
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
It’s true that senior adults are more likely to experience common chronic illnesses. But there’s still good news – a healthy, quality life is possible by managing the symptoms of
Great Place to Work Institute and its senior care partner, Activated Insights, have honored United Methodist Communities with certification as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year in