June is National Osteoporosis Month, so what better way to celebrate than to educate ourselves on this disease? What is osteoporosis? The Mayo Clinic states that osteoporosis is when the creation of new bone does not keep up with the loss of old bone. This causes bones to become brittle, meaning even a mild fall can cause a fracture. The …
Celebrate your wellness on National Senior Health and Fitness Day!
The last Wednesday in May is National Senior Health and Fitness Day! Each year, this day acknowledges the importance of maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle as a senior. In this blog, we lay out just a few of the many ways our communities promote wellness and encourage residents to stay active. It’s our mission to optimize our residents’ health …
How ISL is encouraging residents this Parkinson’s Awareness Month
At ISL, we pride ourselves on offering a range of services, from independent and assisted living to respite options and memory care. As April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, we wanted to take this opportunity to highlight our exceptional memory care services and the important work of our Generations Memory Care staff. One of our core values at ISL is providing …
Read how we keep our residents healthy for National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month, a time to celebrate and highlight healthy eating, which means we at Integral Senior Living are taking a moment to highlight all we do to make sure each of our residents lives as healthy a life as possible. With our Elevate® dining program, we celebrate healthy eating every day. Each community has an experienced chef …
3 ways to show your heart some love this February
It’s February, which means love is in the air as Valentine’s Day quickly approaches. It’s also American Heart Month, a time to reflect on our heart health and make conscious decisions to care for one of the most critical organs in our body. Here are three ways to show your heart some love this month. According to WebMD, a heart-healthy …
Three ways ISL can help you reach your New Year’s resolutions
A new year has arrived, which means it is a natural time for many people to reflect and revamp. What in your life has been working, and what could use some change? At Integral Senior Living, we know many seniors are asking themselves, “What do I want my senior years to look like?” Our communities take pride in helping each …
Five ways to bring joy to your loved one living in senior living this December
While the holidays can be the best time of the year, we recognize that it can also be a time full of change. If your loved one has recently (or not so recently!) made the move to a senior living community, there may be some traditions that will look a little different than they have in the past. To help …
Three tips to make getting older less spooky
Does the thought of getting older have you feeling more “spooked” than normal this Halloween season? Then we have a few simple tips to help you or a loved one take on this stage of life with confidence and cheerfulness. 1. Stay ActiveAt ISL, we thoughtfully design activity calendars based on our residents’ interests and abilities to help them stay …
Happy Healthy Aging Month from ISL!
September is Healthy Aging Month! Our team members and associates are committed to making sure each of our residents is feeling their very best, all day every day. Here are just a few tips to help you age your very best. Move your body and try new things! Whether you want to do yoga, try a new exercise class or …
Seven ways to stay healthy during the summer
The heat of the summer months can make it challenging to get outside, get active and stay healthy. And we understand how important it is for our residents not only to stay healthy and active, but to be able to do so in a way that is comfortable for them. That is why every Integral Senior Living community offers the …