Diets For Seniors: The Do’s And Don’ts
As we get older, it’s important that we adjust our diets to keep our minds and bodies healthy and able. When you were younger you may not have given much
November 22, 2022
Community Corner
It’s Almost Thanksgiving, Let’s Talk Food!
It’s easy to understand why so many people enjoy the holidays. It’s a time to come together with family and friends, spend quality time with the people who are most
November 15, 2022
Celebrities Speak on Aging
While Hollywood often glamorizes youth, there are many senior celebrities who have enjoyed extremely lucrative careers. Now that they are in their 80’s and 90’s, they’re still going strong when
November 8, 2022
Why Consider Volunteering At A Senior Living Community
Have you thought about volunteering at a senior living community? Many senior living communities across the country welcome support and assistance from people just like you. Volunteers can be responsible
November 1, 2022
Independent or Assisted Living?
Have you or your senior loved one considered moving into an independent living or assisted living community? It’s never an easy decision to make, but there comes a time when
October 24, 2022
Caregiver Burnout – What It Is and What to Look Out For
“Caregiver” is a term used to describe someone who cares for the physical and mental health of another person. In the context of senior living and senior care, a caregiver
October 18, 2022
Preserve your Quality of Life as you Age
You’ve probably heard the expression that regular maintenance is the best type of prevention, and while it’s usually said in reference to things like cars or plumbing systems, it’s actually
October 11, 2022
Mark Lenhard Appointed President & CEO of United Methodist Communities
United Methodist Communities is pleased to announce the hiring of Mark Lenhard as President & CEO effective October 31, 2022. Mr. Lenhard joins UMC with nearly 30 years’ experience in
October 4, 2022
How To Help Seniors Sleep Better
Sleep is vital to our health, especially as we get older. It’s normal to experience changes and disruptions to your sleeping pattern at different phases of your life, but one
October 4, 2022
How To Manage Multiple Chronic Health Conditions
Did you know that many seniors are living with three or more chronic health conditions? Some of the most common include diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, heart disease, and osteoporosis,
September 27, 2022
3 Things You Should Never Say to Your Aging Parents
Whether your aging parents live with you, or you live near each other, it’s no secret that our lives change drastically as we get older. The transition from your middle-aged
September 20, 2022
Your Diet and Parkinson’s disease
Did you know there is research that demonstrates a link between diet modifications and being able to better control symptoms of Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s is a common degenerative neurological disorder
September 13, 2022
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
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
