Game Night Family Fun
If you’re looking around the living room and seeing everyone scrolling their phones and wondering if you can find something fun for everyone to do together instead, board games are a great solution. Of course, the trick can be finding a game everyone can agree on, which can be challenging for multiple generations. That said,…
Positive Health Outcomes of Assisted Living
One of the common refrains from residents in senior living is, “I wish I’d done this so much sooner.” From the social aspect, to the meal preparation, to the assistance with daily activities, there are so many reasons why people can thrive in senior living. That ability to thrive also means better health, a fact…
Fun (And Safety) In The Sun
The sun is shining, neighborhoods are hives of activity, and there’s so much to do as summer is in full swing. Getting out of the house during the summer months helps keep the body active, while also being great for mental health as well. In this blog, we’re going to look at ways to keep…
Why Walking Is Great Exercise For Older Adults
As older adults seek to improve their fitness, strength, balance and general well-being, one of the best ways to do so is also one of the simplest: walking. In this blog we’ll discuss just a few of the many benefits a regular walking regimen can have for older adults. Of course, we acknowledge that walking…
Interview With Wellness Coach Michael Hilario
At Prestige Assisted Living, our wellness coaches help residents stay strong and active, as they seek to reduce falls and gain independence. One of those wellness coaches is Michael Hilario, at Prestige Senior Living at Mira Loma. In this interview, we talk to Michael about his background, his approach to working with residents and success…
Open House Fun in June!
After our first round of open house events in May, our communities have continued the fun in June! At Prestige, we always say we’re Not Your Grandma’s Nursing Home, and these events show how our teams are always planning fun events that bring residents together. Several communities decided to bring the tropics to their residents…
Convenient Tech Tips For Older Adults
Periodically at our blog, we’ve offered advice on tech and social media options for older adults, as well as writing about topics like the latest on streaming television. As tech is constantly growing and evolving, it’s worthwhile to check in from time to time to discuss more ways that older adults can best utilize the…
Interview With Life Enrichment Director Isabella Dean
Throughout June, communities are hosting open houses – see highlights from May’s events, and contact the community nearest you to learn about their event for June! At Prestige Senior Living, residents enjoy creative, varied activity calendars that help bring joy and camaraderie to our communities. From fashion shows to live music to Wii bowling, there’s…
Fun At Our May Open Houses!
At Prestige Senior Living, when we say we’re Not Your Grandma’s Nursing Home, we mean it! Throughout the months of May and June, our communities are hosting special themed open houses for residents, families and members of the broader community to gather and enjoy each other’s company. Below is just a sample of some of…
Interview With Life Enrichment Director Valana Richards
At Prestige Senior Living, residents enjoy creative, varied activity calendars that help bring joy and camaraderie to our communities. From fashion shows to live music to Wii bowling, there’s always something fun happening for residents to enjoy; it’s why we like to say we’re Not Your Grandma’s Nursing Home. Making that fun happen at each…
What Not Your Grandma’s Nursing Home Really Means
When most people think about assisted living, they think two things: bus rides and bingo. At Prestige Senior Living, we strive to break the typical stereotype of senior living by making life enrichment, wellness, and fun our top priorities. We take this mission so seriously, in fact, that we’ve coined our communities “Not Your Grandma’s…
Streaming TV 101
For a long time, watching television was pretty simple: you turned it on and found the show you wanted to watch. There were certainly advancements over the years – what started with bunny ears and three channels morphed into satellite dishes, DVRs and a couple hundred channels. But the basic functionality stayed pretty simple, and…