by Sam Miedema | Jun 9, 2021 | Health & Wellness, Senior Living
Most people think of “aging in place” as staying in your own home for as long as possible and only bringing in extra help after you are no longer able to do things by yourself. This doesn’t have to be the only option for older adults wanting to age in place. Life Plan...
by Sam Miedema | May 12, 2021 | Health & Wellness, Memory Care
SAIDO Learning is a licensed program available at Waterford Place Memory Care. Instead of relying on pharmacological treatments, senior citizens engage in simple arithmetic, reading, and writing exercises. SAIDO has been shown to slow the progression of symptoms of...
by Sam Miedema | Apr 16, 2021 | Health & Wellness, Life At Sunset
For over a year, our staff and residents have been diligently following protocols like handwashing, mask-wearing, and social distancing to help protect ourselves and others from COVID-19. Like many other senior living communities, we faced the challenge of following...
by Sam Miedema | Oct 15, 2020 | Health & Wellness
While often used interchangeably, dementia and Alzheimer’s are two different diagnoses and may require different treatments. To best understand the implications of a dementia or Alzheimer’s diagnosis for either you or your loved one, it helps to first understand the...
by Sam Miedema | Oct 8, 2020 | Health & Wellness
Laughter has many positive impacts on both our mental and physical health. However, studies have found we laugh less as we get older. The average 4-year-old laughs 300 times a day, while the average 40-year-old only laughs 4 times a day. No one knows exactly why...
by Chris Matzke | Apr 14, 2020 | Health & Wellness, Life At Sunset
While we work to keep residents and staff members safe and healthy, one concern is emotional health and mental well-being. During our frequent check-ins, many residents have told us they are at peace and feel safe and comfortable. One resident recently shared that...
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