Connected: Keeping Minds Engaged at Senior Care Communities

In senior living communities, staying mentally active is crucial for overall health and well-being. A key study found that mental activity can also delay the symptoms of Alzheimer’s.
Three female residents at Colonial Nursing & Rehabilitation in Lindale, Texas, a StoneGate senior care community, exemplify the benefits of actively pursuing mind-engaging activities.

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Supportive Dining in Memory Care: Taking a Fresh Approach

For people living with dementia, dining can serve up a host of challenges. Many memory care residents in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and other senior living communities are finicky eaters, and food preferences often turn on a dime. Some have difficulty discerning colors, temperatures, and plate boundaries.

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Out of the Hospital But Not Ready for Home: Closing the Gap

If you or your loved one has been discharged from the hospital, ensuring a continued high level of care is key to regaining health, strength, and mobility. Short-term rehabilitation, or “rehab,” centers provide medical follow-up for patients in their first days after a hospital stay – and can mean the difference between a stressful rebound to the hospital and a seamless return to home.

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Freedom Plus Support: Realizing the Benefits of Assisted Living

It’s the fastest-growing housing option for senior living. Assisted living facilities offer a viable solution for seniors who can live on their own but may also need a helping hand. The assisted living option supports seniors with life tasks while providing social contact, stimulating activities, and choices to thrive in the next phase of their…

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