Dementia: The Silent Disease

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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 […]

Dining at a Bonaventure Senior Living Community

When you or your loved one are searching for a senior living community, the last thing you want on your plate is, well, bad food. At Bonaventure senior living, we understand the importance of good, quality food that’s not only healthy, but also tastes really good. We also understand that having the freedom of choice when […]

The Different Types of Senior Living

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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?

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

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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

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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

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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 […]

Senior Health: Reducing Your Risk of Heart Disease

Senior Heart Health

Your heart beats about 100,000 times a day. This vital organ works hard to keep you healthy, so it’s important to take care of it. There are a lot of ailments that can affect the heart, and heart disease is among the most prominent of those, especially for seniors. According to the Centers for Disease […]

Planning Ahead for Senior Living with Bonaventure Senior Living

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With busy schedules, family obligations, and everything else that life sometimes throws your way, you may not be able to visit or care for your parents as much as you would like, but there’s one thing that will never change – you want the best for them and the rest of your family. As your […]

Memory Care: What is Memory Care, and how do I know if it’s right for me?

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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?

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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, […]

Think young, be young

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 […]