Balance begins to decline in adults around the age of 50, and at Autumn View Gardens Ellisville in Missouri, we see firsthand how age-related balance issues affect seniors. Understanding how aging affects balance can help you better anticipate changes and take steps to address balance problems so you can maintain your independence and continue leading an active life.
Mediation is a mindfulness practice where you focus on a particular idea or thought. Adding a Christian element to your meditation practice can help you strengthen your faith and build a closer relationship with God. Learning how to meditate isn't as difficult as it might seem. Many Christian practices you're already doing can fit into meditation.
Talking to your provider about cognitive decline can help you learn more about your situation and slow memory loss. If you're just starting to notice changes in your cognitive processes, you could have several options for protecting your brain health. Keep these tips in mind to make the conversation easier.
Like other parts of the body, your eyes change as you age. You may have trouble seeing things up close or distinguishing one color from another. Seniors also have an increased risk for macular degeneration, a condition that makes it more difficult to see. Learn more about macular degeneration and find out what you can do to address it.
Cognitive health is an important aspect of life that often becomes more of a concern with age. While some changes to memory and thinking processes are normal as you age, some memory loss is an indicator of a problem. Learn what mild cognitive impairment is and what it means for your brain health.
Getting older often means priorities shift toward simplicity, and many seniors find themselves wanting to downsize their living spaces for extra comfort and convenience. Whether it’s putting essentials close by to save steps, shedding belongings that no longer serve or completely streamlining possessions when moving to assisted living, downsizing presents opportunities to redefine your living area in a way that suits you best.
Taking a walk outdoors has long been associated with improving mood, creativity and sleep. Research into the area has proven the advice is more than an old wives' tale.
Packing up your work clothes and ditching your daily commute aren't the only things that change when you retire. You also have to sort out arrangements like what to do about health insurance. Seniors have several choices to keep them covered for everything from routine checkups to major medical conditions. Here are some options seniors residing at Autumn View Gardens in Ellisville, Missouri, can explore.
Dementia affects around 10% of people aged 70 and older and can be challenging for seniors and their families. Often, family members ask how fast they should expect their loved one's condition to progress. In this article, we'll explain what to expect after a dementia diagnosis and how to support your friend or relative to enjoy the best possible quality of life with memory loss.
Here at Autumn View Gardens senior living community, we know how important it is for seniors to stay active. When cold weather arrives, it might not be possible to go for a walk or hit the golf course, but there are still plenty of ways to get moving indoors. If you’re looking for some fitness inspiration, check out these great ideas you can use during the chilly seasons and beyond.
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