Senior Fitness: Exercise May Help Ward Off Alzheimer’s
If you or a loved one are worried about developing Alzheimer’s, the variety of preventative therapies and memory care practices that are available may be overwhelming. It can seem as though there is constantly a new drug, or dietary routine that claims to prevent the disease. What if lowering your risk didn’t involve any supplements […]
Senior Fitness: A Healthy Lifestyle at Bonaventure
Bonaventure Senior Living uses expert advice to craft a healthy lifestyle for our residents. Experts agree that the key to longevity is practicing a healthy lifestyle. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly forty percent of deaths in America are related to physical inactivity and poor diet. You can maintain a healthy […]
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 […]
Assisted Living: What is Assisted Living, and how do I know if it’s right for me?
When you or your loved ones begin looking for a Senior Living Community, you’ll encounter multiple options which can be overwhelming to sort through. At Bonaventure Senior Living, we recognize how difficult the transition into a community can be. It is our mission to provide an exceptional senior lifestyle through a dedicated and compassionate team, […]
Retirement Planning: Affordability on Your Terms
At Bonaventure Senior Living, Retirement Perfected™ is our hallmark and our promise. Our residents and families are the first priority, and we believe that affordability is important for anyone thinking about retirement living. Bonaventure knows your “home” is more than just four walls: it represents comfort, serenity and especially security. We want you to feel secure in […]
Up and Coming Community: Bonaventure of Medford
This fall, Bonaventure Senior Living opens its new Medford Community. The luxury Senior Living Community will include 147 suites and feature an on-site movie theater, fitness center, three dining rooms, a bistro and even a bowling alley! Multiple levels of care will be offered under one roof: Bonaventure of Medford will have 69 Independent Living […]
Depression in Retirement: Monitoring Mental Health in Our Seniors
Depression is Not a Normal Part of Aging Depression is a serious, but treatable, condition that affects millions of Americans of all ages. According to the CDC, “seniors are often misdiagnosed and undertreated because healthcare providers, family and friends may mistake their symptoms of depression as just a natural reaction to illness or life changes […]
Retirement Planning: Managing Finances and Retiring on a Budget at Bonaventure Senior Living
Smart Budgeting for Seniors Every stage of our lives requires smart budgeting, based on several important factors such as income, housing, food, clothing, transportation costs, dependents, utilities, healthcare, etc. Though we need budgets at every stage of our lives, seniors have a new set of considerations. As we age, our healthcare costs climb significantly, and […]
When seniors help other seniors
Seniors Helping Seniors Doesn’t it feel good to help others in need? Inspiring senior Yolanda Tagliaferri thinks so. The 92-year-old from North Babylon, New York, affectionately known as “Bunny,” has been lending a helping hand to her fellow seniors for over 30 years, and now, she’s being recognized in a big way. Tagliaferri was recently […]
Create a Family Health History
Being surrounded by loved ones is an invaluable element of happiness, so you want to do all you can to keep your family members healthy. Seniors have the ability to pass on a unique gift to their kids and grandchildren – their family history. Beyond stories of Grandma’s farm and how times have changed, the […]
Think young, be young
How do you measure age? Do you determine it by the number of years you’ve lived, the level of wisdom you’ve gained or the way in which you act? According to George Bernard Shaw, growing old isn’t part of nature, it’s a choice – and it all depends on your mindset. As a writer and […]
Hanging on to hope
We all have days when we wonder how we’ll possibly make it through, yet here we are. Philanthropist and actress Audrey Hepburn once said, “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m Possible!’” Truly, she embodied the spirit of resilience and hope. Starting from war-torn Holland, Hepburn not only survived the hardships of Nazi invasion, […]
Stay Healthy by Laughing Daily
There’s a common saying that everyone’s heard thousands of times throughout their lives: “Laughter is the best medicine.” But while some people think the colloquialism is just a silly bit of advice about staying positive and having fun, the truth is that laughter is actually an amazing medicine. Various studies have shown laughter can have positive effects […]
4 Reasons to Visit a Bonaventure Senior Living Community
One decision you may face during retirement is choosing whether or not to downsize to a senior living community. It’s certainly a life-changing decision that should be discussed with friends and family. But without actually visiting a community, it can be hard to decide whether or not this is the right choice for you and […]
The impact of donating your time
Importance of Donating Your Time Caregivers and volunteers have something in common: They give their time selflessly. Oftentimes we don’t recognize the importance of time. Giving someone your time speaks volumes about your relationship with that particular person or concept. For instance, caregivers offer their precious hours each day to the ones they love, while […]
Signs your loved one may need memory care
There’s one thing that all caregivers have in common: they all want the best for their loved ones. Keeping your parent or friend healthy and happy means maintaining a constant eye on their everyday living habits. Many aging adults benefit greatly from moving in to a dedicated memory care community, where they can always have […]
Don’t let your worries take over your life
Whether you’re 15 or 85, you know that worrying is a natural part of life. In some cases, worrying can actually be a good thing, believe it or not. A small amount of this stress may assist in motivating you to get things done and might even help you perform better in certain situations. However, […]