Adrian Cagigas is Prestige Senior Living’s senior fitness expert. He helps design and implement programs to help our residents stay active, while also providing expertise on how to prevent and reduce falls. Adrian is a licensed athletic trainer, and in addition to his work with Prestige, owns and operatesUptown Sports Medicine, LLCin Vancouver, Washington. His…

Whether you’re a candidate for a Food Networkshowor someone who needs help making spaghetti, it’s important to practice good nutritional habits. Nutrition plays an important role in our health, particularly as weage. Did you know that after the age of30 we begin to lose 3-5%of our muscle mass each decade? Human muscle undergoes constant changes…

Chances are you have a doctor you like. Maybe you’ve had the same doctor for a decade, or perhapseven longer. That doctor has likely helped guide you through a number of health concerns and they have your complete trust. However, as you age, your health needs change. From conditions like heart disease to vision loss…

When we think about healthy aging, we often think first of physical well-being. Exercising, walking, stretching, they all play an important part in keeping us in good health. But it’s not just the physical aspect of our health we need to be cognizant of – taking care of mental health is just as important as…

The two program names sound the same, they are both run by the government, and they are related to health care…but what’s the difference? The fact is they are very different programs designed for different populations and needs. Medicare is a health insurance program run by the federal government for people who are 65 or…

At Prestige Senior Living, it is our goal to provide quality care with a focus on wellness. We believe that it is not enough to simply care for those we serve, but to also provide residents ways to stay active and engaged by nurturing body, mind and spirit. One way we help our residents focus…

Neuroplasticityis defined as the ability of the brain to change and reorganize itself, allowing us to adapt to changes and experiences we may encounter throughout our life.Neuroplasticity also helps us learn new things and create connections betweenthe regions of the brainas well as helpthebrainrecover from injury and create more effective learning. Neuroscientists used to think…

So, you got the phone call for the interview. You do all the steps to prepare. You show up early, and the questions begin. Finally, they say those seven words, “Do you have any questions for us?” Stumped, you say no and go on your way. But, what if we told you that this interview…

We imagine you have been taught every tip under the sun about applying for a job. Whether you were taught how to write a resume in high school or have been told by your last employer they liked your punctuality to the interview. At some point in our lives, we learn some kind of tip…

Here at Prestige Care, we love to promote from within! Today, is no different. Please help us congratulate Mia Mullins on her promotion to Sr. Regional Director of Operations. Mia has been with Prestige for 12 years and has held a variety of roles during her time with us. She started out as an Executive…