If an aging parent requires long-term care, ideally, the entire family will come together to examine the different available options, create a sensible budget, divide the tasks evenly, and reach a consensus on the best path forward. Ideally. In reality, decisions among siblings surrounding the care of an aging parent can re-open olds wounds, or…

At Prestige, our Wellness Coaches lead the fitness programming that keeps our residents fit and strong, helping them to reduce falls. They play a vital role in ensuring our residents live life to the fullest and stay safe. In this blog, we interview Sofia De La Cruz, the wellness coach at Prestige Assisted Living at…

A rug not fastened to the floor. A slippery surface in the bathroom. A small pet running around. Each of those are common in the homes of many older adults, and all are among the hazards that can lead to falls in seniors. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every year…

As we age, it can become daunting to keep up with a wide variety of doctor’s appointments. But as the risk of falling increases in our senior years, it’s never more important to do so. According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, every year over 36 million older adults suffer a fall, with…

We know more than ever how important fitness is for older adults. From the physical benefits to the impact on cognitive health, a regular fitness routine can allow older adults to stay healthy longer, reduce the risk of falls and lower the chance of chronic diseases. Of course, it’s not easy for everyone to start…

Happy Valentine’s Day from Prestige Senior Living! With love in the air, we talked to a variety of residents to ask them about some of their favorite love songs. We compiled their selections and created this special Spotify playlist, curated by Prestige residents. Take a listen! Are you or a loved one considering senior living?…

Our communities host Ageless Grace® classes, a brain-body fitness program that activates cognitive strength and much as physical strength. Leading the classes are Prestige Senior Living wellness coaches, who oversee and lead fitness programming for our residents to keep them healthy and strong. One of those wellness coaches is Korri Nelson, and we interviewed her…

It can be daunting starting a new fitness routine. You might walk into a gym, look at some of the machines and wonder if they’re exercise equipment or elaborate torture devices. Or you might see people who know exactly what they’re doing, while you’re wondering the proper way to lift a kettlebell. Do you hire…

Let’s be honest: starting a new fitness program, and then sticking with it, is difficult. It’s why so many new year’s resolutions are often faint memories by February 1. For older adults though, it becomes even more imperative to commit to a fitness regimen. There’s the obvious physical benefits that come with exercise – from…

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So be honest – how are you doing with your new year’s resolutions? Are you sticking to them so far? Are they making a difference? Here at Prestige Senior Living, our residents and team members set out to make resolutions and share them with the broader community. Below we’ll have a sample of some of…

It’s resolution season, as people everywhere spend the first week of January participating in fitness programs and eating better. And while it’s a great start, to have an impact, those activities have to last into the second week of January, then the start of February and beyond until it’s no longer novel, but just a…