Heritage Communities News & Blog
Live Well During Retirement in Phoenix West Valley
A look at exercises and activities that can help older adults build balance and stability to prevent falls, while actually being fun and engaging. Working on flexibility, stability, stretching and strength are vital when your goal is to prevent falls so you can live a long and healthy life. The good news is you don’t have to being a rigorous problem to do so. That’s because many of the movements are simple; many are fun activities as well.
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Dining in Omaha—Great Options for Retirees
Dining in Omaha is high on the list of why retirees love to retire in this ideal location. Learn more. Retirement brings many things to mind: carefree living, new friends, and the time to do all the things you’ve dreamed of doing in a setting that offers you the ingredients of healthy aging. That includes outstanding cuisine. At Heritage Communities, we want to spread the word on why this metropolitan area—and our senior living communities—are an ideal choice. All you need is an appetite for the exceptional!
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Transitioning From Caregiver to Advocate
While transitioning from caregiver to advocate may feel like a very different role, it’s just as important. A few tips on how to make it easier. Anyone who’s been there will tell you: being a caregiver for a loved one is a 24/7 commitment. And when the person you’ve cared for moves to senior living for more intensive support, you also undergo a change; from caregiver to advocate. At Heritage Communities, we understand the challenges families may face during their loved one’s journey through aging and we are here to help everyone involved.
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4 Common Types of Dementia and How to Get Support
A look at four of the most common types of dementia as well as how joining a support group could be a huge benefit for a family member or caregiver. For outstanding information, support, and the knowledge that you are not alone, finding a support group in a memory care community is a wise choice. The environment is safe and comfortable, and you will be surrounded by those who can help you improve your coping skills, as well as give you a sense of control over your family’s situation.
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Prevent Falls in Seniors With These Fun Exercises and Activities
No one wants to experience a fall, but for those over 55, a fall can lead to serious injury. That’s why learning how to prevent falls is so important for healthy aging. Here’s a look at why falls happen, why preventing them is important, and some exercises and activities that can help older adults build...
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The Montessori Method and Dementia: How it’s Used in Memory Care at Heritage
The Montessori method and dementia is proving to be a powerful combination for enhancing the lives of residents at Heritage Communities.
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Cognitive Stimulation for Seniors: The Many Ways It’s Addressed at Heritage Communities
Residents at Heritage Communities are benefiting from an inspired approach to cognitive stimulation for seniors. Here are just a few of the activities seniors at Heritage Communities benefit from.
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The Hidden Impact of Isolation and Loneliness in Seniors
Isolation in seniors is dangerous to their well-being. Find out why your loved one is withdrawing, and how the right environment makes it easy to get the benefits of socializing.
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Bridging the Generations at Orchard Pointe at Terrazza
The creative enrichment activities at Orchard Pointe at Terrazza senior living community that are bringing generations together for entertainment, learning, and a whole lot of fun.
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Settling into Your New Senior Living Home
How to settle into your new senior living home, where you can really enjoy the freedom, you gave yourself by choosing an extraordinary lifestyle.
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