Do you find yourself dreaming of a Mediterranean vacation? Even if you can’t visit, you can bring the Mediterranean home instead. And in doing so, help your cognitive health. Studies show that adopting a Mediterranean diet can help maintain cognitive function – according to one report, the results showed that “higher adherence to a Mediterranean…

If you’re looking for inspiration for dinner, Prestige Assisted Living at Autumn Wind has you covered! Residents enjoy restaurant-quality meals prepared by talented culinary teams, and we’re sharing one of those recipes with you, for a delicious BBQ rub that goes great on chicken with mango salsa. The Recipe For The BBQ Rub Is As…

Read part 2 of her interview here. Can you tell us a little bit about your background and how you got to where you are? “I have been a registered dietician for about 15 years now, and I have had the privilege of getting to work in a number of different settings. My first job…

As we age, eating healthily becomes more important than ever. There’s a wide variety of benefits to a balanced, nutritious diet, including cardiovascular health, reduced blood pressure, a healthy weight, more energy and much more. And in some cases, like with the Mediterranean Diet, you can actually protect and improve cognitive function with the food…

The holidays are our favorite time of year here at Prestige Senior Living – in fact, it’s a real Claus for excitement! Forget having a Silent Night, our team members absolutely sleigh as they go all out to bring the joy of the season to our residents and their families. Here’s just a sample of…

Note: This blog is about sadness or loneliness around the holidays. If you or a loved is, or might be, dealing with serious depression or another significant mental health concern, we encourage you to talk to your medical provider or call the National Mental Health Hotline at 866-903-3787. For many people, the holidays can be…

There are many things older adults can do to help with mental health: exercise, staying social, volunteering. Another item on that list: owning a pet. Pets, most notably cats and dogs, can have a wide range of positive impacts on the lives of older adults, and have been shown to bring joy and meaning to…

Before buying a car, you can take it for a test drive. Before ordering a bottle of wine at a restaurant, they pour a mouthful to sample. Before settling in for a movie, you can watch the trailer. There are many purchases big and small you get to test out before making the decision. What…

Celebrations Our Assisted Living residents enjoy our cutting-edge wellness program Celebrations, which is based on six wellness categories that are designed to nurture body, mind, and spirit; giving you the choices and freedom to celebrate life. With Celebrations, you have the tools to explore a host of exhilarating new activities to achieve a healthy and…

Download our free Guide to Healthy Aging today! When you think about ways to build and strengthen cognitive health as we age, what comes to mind? Brain games like Sudoku and crossword puzzles likely jump out. Reading, learning a new language or taking on a new hobby are probably other options that come to mind.…

Download Prestige Senior Living’s free Guide to Healthy Aging. If you’re caring for a parent or aging loved one, you’re likely looking for ways to help them stay healthy. But in doing so, are you considering all aspects of healthy aging? When most people consider healthy aging, they think of physical activity, and that’s a…