UMC Foundation Spotlight: Mah Jongg for Midge
If you’re connected with UMC at The Shores or have been on our Foundation’s mailing list for several years, you may have the pleasure of remembering a resident named Midge
September 7, 2022
Community Corner
How to Respond to Dementia Hallucinations
If your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, they may experience seeing, hearing, or tasting something that isn’t really there. These experiences are known as dementia hallucinations. It’s important
September 6, 2022
Why You Need a Daily Routine as You Get Older
Have you heard the expression: “We are creatures of habit”? Our daily routines are a huge part of our lives, and they’re also important to our mental well-being as a
August 23, 2022
How to Boost Mental Health in Seniors
Mental health is incredibly important, and unfortunately, our senior loved ones are particularly vulnerable to mental health issues and struggles. Fortunately, talking about mental health and advocating for the mental
August 16, 2022
Three Reasons Why Chair Yoga is a Great Idea for Seniors
Staying active as we age is incredibly important for both our physical and mental health. With aging comes changes in mobility, however, and we often find that we can’t move
August 9, 2022
How Seniors Can Get Rid of Swollen Ankles
Have you noticed that your senior loved one has swollen ankles? This is a common problem that older adults encounter, and it can have a negative impact on their safety
August 2, 2022
Sensory Activities to Calm Seniors with Dementia
Dementia can be a difficult condition because you want to take care of your loved one and keep them as comfortable as possible, but symptoms can become increasingly difficult to
July 26, 2022
Debunking Common Myths about Alzheimer’s
Having a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease can be an uncertain and often scary time. One thing is for sure, you undoubtedly want to support your loved one as
July 19, 2022
The Effect of Music on Memory
When someone you love is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the diagnosis affects your entire family. It’s a very difficult thing to watch your loved one’s memory slip away piece by
July 12, 2022
Dental Health in Seniors Explained
As we age it’s important that we continue taking good care of our bodies, including our teeth! Dental health is important for people of all ages, but it’s especially important
July 5, 2022
Q&A With Kathy Speer
In Volume 11, Issue 1 of engage! magazine, we shared “A Day in the Life” of Margie McCloskey, UMC at Wesley by the Bay’s wellness nurse. Wesley by the Bay’s
June 29, 2022
Getting Them To Give Up The Keys
Losing independence is undoubtedly one of the hardest parts about getting older. We’re all used to a certain level of freedom in our daily lives and if we can drive
June 28, 2022
Adjusting your Diet for High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, occurs when your blood pressure is unusually high. Many of us have our blood pressure checked as part of our routine doctor’s visits,
June 21, 2022
Senior Depression – What is it and What are the Signs
Senior depression is more common than you might realize, and it can also be more difficult to diagnose because the symptoms can be incorrectly attributed to other illnesses, or medication
June 16, 2022
The Correct Way to Care for a Senior Recovering from a Stroke
If your senior loved one has had a stroke, it’s essential that they get the right treatment and the proper care during their recovery. Strokes are a very serious and
June 7, 2022
