Why You Should Tour a Senior Living Community
Should I Tour a Senior Living Community? The decision to move from your home into a senior living community may be a difficult one, but the difficulties can be eased by doing one simple thing: taking a tour. A tour is important no matter what type of senior living you’re looking for: independent living, assisted […]
Spring Volunteering: An Exercise for the Soul
Volunteering Has So Many Benefits Can there be anything more selfless than volunteering? Now that the temperature is getting warmer and the sun is shining for longer, it’s the perfect time to consider volunteering. Volunteering can help provide a meaningful and rewarding experience for both the one doing the volunteering and the one receiving the […]
When Seasonal Allergies Attack
Allergies and Seniors Anyone that suffers from allergies knows that the beauty of spring is often overshadowed by itchy, watery eyes, running or stuffy noses, congestion, and constant sneezing. While the symptoms of allergies may vary from person to person, one thing is clear: Seniors tend to suffer a little bit more than most. How […]
Dementia Tech: One Memory At A Time
How Technology Can Effect Dementia Technology is a powerful thing. It has the power to connect, transform, and make life a little more comfortable. Technology is also being used to help those suffering from dementia or other related cognitive impairments—one memory at a time. Futuristic VR Can Take People Back In Time Recently, virtual reality, […]
Seniors and the Flu
How the Flu Impacts Seniors The flu is categorized as an infectious disease that is caused by the influenza virus. The flu is not one singular virus, but actually dozens and dozens of ever-changing viruses that can evolve to become stronger, more difficult to treat viruses. It’s estimated that as high as 85% of people […]
4 Myths About Senior Living
So, you’re thinking it’s time to move out of your house and into a senior living community? Of course, you’re probably feeling a bit nervous from this thought, and that’s okay. Chances are, your fears and hesitations stem from an earlier concept of what senior living was like years ago. The way things used to […]
Sundowners Syndrome
Help Understanding Sundowners Syndrome For most people, when the sun goes down, it’s a time of relaxation, rest, and solace. But, for some with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, when night comes, it can be quite different. In fact, it can be the harrowing experience known as Sundowners Syndrome. Sundowners Syndrome is defined as […]
Elderspeak: A Hurtful Way to Communicate
Communication is one of the ways that set humans apart from mere animals. The way that we speak to another person, whether it is the words we choose, inflection, or tone, is vital in making sure that what we’re trying to convey is received and understood. Unfortunately, too often seniors get spoken to in a […]
Senior Loneliness: A Serious Problem
43% of Seniors Have Felt Lonely A staggering 43 percent of seniors have reported feeling lonely on a frequent basis. Surprisingly, loneliness is not only a condition that is felt mentally, it can also affect the physical health of an individual. Having feelings of loneliness does not necessarily mean that one is alone. In fact, […]
Senior Hydration: Why It’s Important
Seniors Need Lots of Water Drinking water is one of the most important aspects to staying healthy, especially as seniors. But why is hydration so important? As we age, the water content in the body will decrease. In fact, water decreases by approximately 20% between the ages of 20 and 80. It can be different […]
Dementia: The Silent Disease
Worldwide Dementia Affects Around 50 Million People Worldwide dementia affects around 50 million people, with nearly 10 million new cases every year. Of the varying types of dementia, 70% of people have Alzheimer’s disease. Compare this with HIV/AIDS, which affects around 35 million people. It is an epidemic of global proportions. What is Dementia? In […]
The Beginner’s Guide to Senior Living
Understanding Senior Living With all the different types of senior living communities out there, as well as the different types of living and care options, we understand that it can be inordinate task to navigate your way to retirement and relaxation. At Bonaventure Senior Living, we provide choice, dignity, and peace of mind. We want things […]
The Different Types of Senior Living
Types of Senior Living When it comes time to choose a senior living community, there can be a lot of different types. To say nothing of different companies, the various kinds of senior living are designed to suit the needs that you have at any stage of your retirement. It can be an overwhelming experience. […]
7 Ideas to Make Your Life Better
Better Life for Seniors There’s something inspiring about a person who is always looking for ways to improve the quality and meaningfulness of their life. Just because you’re now in your senior years, doesn’t mean you have to stop learning. In fact, those in a senior living community tend to have more time and opportunities […]
What is Sleep Apnea?
Do I have sleep apnea? According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, more than 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea. With that number, 80 percent of the cases go undiagnosed. In seniors, 11.3% of adults age 61-100 have sleep apnea. That’s quite a large number, considering there are over 46 million adults over 60 in America. In assisted […]
The Healing Science of Music
Benefits of Listening to Music for Seniors Music. Often considered the language of the soul, or of the heart, or known as the language of love. However you classify it, music is powerful. It can evoke emotions on a very deep and personal level. It has the ability to ignite memories and fuel the spirit. […]
Seniors and Their Pets: Why Owning One is Good for You
Can Owning a Pet be Good for Your Heath? Owning a pet can be one of life’s greatest rewards. This is certainly truer in your retirement, when you have more time to enjoy your pets. From slobbery kisses to purring cuddles, pets can be a wonderful companion and a welcomed addition to any individual or […]
5 Reasons Technology is Great For Seniors
When it comes to seniors and technology, there tends to be quite a few stereotypes. The main one is how seniors don’t use, or don’t want to use, technology because it’s too confusing. This day and age, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Seniors are using technology, like smart phones, tablets, e-readers, computers, and […]
Meditation: Mindfulness for Seniors
When meditation is thought of, often people think of a dimly lit room with flickering candles, excessive amounts of ornate pillows, smoke billowing up from incense, and someone sitting cross-legged and gently humming some sort of strange chant. According to Google, mindfulness, a form of meditation, is the quality of having a mental state achieved […]
Five Senses: Care for Those with Dementia
Caring for someone with dementia can be a challenging experience. You want the best care for your loved one and you want to give them the best quality of life possible. Understanding what causes dementia, how it affects your loved one, and what to do to best provide them with adequate care is a very […]
Healthy Eating For A Healthier You
Eating Healthy Does Not Have to Taste Bad Many people often equate eating healthy with eating food that’s bland, tough, boring, and expensive. While this can be true for certain diets that require the elimination of specific foods and the addition of other foods, this doesn’t have to be true for every diet. Being healthy […]
The Ageless Senior
Aging Seniors Should Never Stop Having Fun Just because we grow old doesn’t mean we should stop having fun. Quite the opposite, in fact. As you age you should be having more fun as a senior than you did when you were younger. If there was one quote you should always live by, it should […]
Why Family Traditions Are Important
Traditions. They can be a beautiful thing. Families are kept strong and meaning is given to everyday life. They give a sense of inclusion between people, and more notably, family members. Tradition is a word that’s thrown around a lot, but what is it? Susan Lieberman, author, once said, “Family traditions counter alienation and confusion. […]
2017 Bonaventure Senior Gift-Buying Guide
Buying a gift for your loved one can be a difficult process. Figuring out what they want, if it’s available, and if it’s affordable can be enough to drive you mad during the holiday season. Then do that for everyone on your Christmas list and it’s enough to induce a sense of panic that can […]
Assisted Living, Memory Care, and the Holidays
Holidays and Senior Living Being in assisted living or memory care during the holidays doesn’t have to be rough. In fact, it can be quite the enjoyable experience, with as little or as much inclusion as wanted. Because at Bonaventure Senior Living, we specialize in decking the halls. With a member of your family in […]
Memory Care: What is Memory Care, and how do I know if it’s right for me?
Last month, we discussed Assisted Living and how you know whether it’s right for you or your loved one. This month, we continue the three-part series with a discussion on Memory Care. Last time, we talked about how difficult the transition into a community can be. But here at Bonaventure Senior Living, it is our […]
