Curling up with a book can be like having a hot cup of tea with an old friend. Both can be comforting, enlightening and sometimes wrenching. If you are interested in the topic of Alzheimer’s there is a book that is getting a lot of attention on the subject that may be of interest to you. THE LONG HELLO Memory, …
Show A Caregiver You Care
Family caregivers play an essential role in the life of an aging loved one. We see it everyday, as dedicated family and friends come threw our doors to visit a resident. They are caring, compassionate, patient, giving and kind and yet their role can be exhausting, overwhelming and at times thankless. Often the job of caring for another person is …
March is National Nutrition Month®
Everyone is Encouraged to ‘Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle’ Including Seniors “Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle” is the theme for National Nutrition Month 2015. This year’s theme encourages people to adopt a healthy lifestyle that is focused on consuming fewer calories, making informed food choices and getting daily exercise. We understand the importance of offering well-balanced, nutritional meals/snacks and promoting …
Tax Time
Unfortunately being a senior citizen does not exempt oneself from taxes. The following tax tips were developed by the IRS to help seniors avoid some of the common errors dealing with the standard deduction for seniors, the taxable amount of Social Security benefits, and the Credit for the Elderly and Disabled. Standard Deduction for Seniors – If you do not …
What to take with you when moving into an Assisted Living or Memory Care Community
Often we get asked, “what should I bring” when moving into a community like ours. While the decision of what to bring is of course personal, we do know from experience to start with the premise that you actually need very little when moving into an assisted living or memory care residence. First and foremost people need less than they …
Alzheimer’s Updates
Can it be true – can we drink beer to ward off Alzheimer’s disease? An ingredient in beer hops, xanthohumol (also known as Xn) has been shown to protect the brains of mice from cell damage according to a report by Dr. Jianguo Fang in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Fang said that Xn was shown to not …
Stonecrest at Clayton View Begins Development
ST. LOUIS, MO — Integral Senior Living (ISL), a leader in managing senior living communities, is pleased to announce a new community it is managing will soon break ground. Stonecrest at Clayton View is a new assisted living and memory care community owned by Stonecrest Senior Living. Located in St. Louis, Missouri, the community anticipates breaking ground in early fall …
Understanding the differences between Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and a Skilled Nursing Facility
You are not alone if you find yourself confused between the many different options when it comes to care types and styles of senior living communities. While ISL Communities offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care, let me give you a brief description of the four most dominate senior living options available. Independent Senior Living Communities are best suited …
Valentine’s Day for that Senior in Your Life
By Judith Jones, Claremont Place As we all know, Valentine’s Day conjures up thoughts of romance and love. We appreciate the extra attention we get on February 14th, , often evoking the warm feelings felt when we first fell in love. But for seniors, Valentine’s Day can be a day of mixed feelings. For many of our residents, the love …