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…

If you’re an older adult, in the midst of an emergency, do you have someone you could call for help? If it’s a parent or loved one, how confident are you they have someone nearby to assist them? Isolation is a common feeling among many older adults, and can affect every facet of life. The…

An older adult receives an urgent call from their grandchild: they’re in trouble, they can’t tell their parents, but they need money immediately. The grandparent, fearing for their grandchild’s safety, follows the instructions provided and sends the money. Except, it wasn’t their grandchild. It was a scammer using voice alteration tools to impersonate a younger…

Mike Studer is a renowned physical therapist who has worked with older adults on preventing falls. He’s been an invited speaker all over the world, including a TED Talk. We spoke to Mike to discuss fall risk, and the fear many older adults feel about their risk of falling. First, can you tell us a…

When a senior suffers a fall, there can be glaring consequences: fractured bones or head injuries that can lead to hospitalizations and surgeries. A rehabilitation process that can be grueling and painful. In a worst-case scenario, a fall can lead to death. While the physical effects from a fall are clear, there are also less…

Spend time in a Prestige Senior Living Community, and you’ll see residents taking art classes, doing some gardening, and playing beanbag baseball. In addition to the myriad activities that are fun and engaging, there are other classes where the topic is less about fun, but vital to their wellbeing: fitness and fall reduction classes. Fitness…

Falling represents one of the most pressing health concerns facing older adults – according to the CDC, every year three million older adults are treated in emergency rooms for falls. Falls can result in serious injuries like hip fractures and traumatic brain injuries, and even death, and falling once doubles the chances of falling again.…

As we approach Spring, the weather is warming up and more and more people are getting outside for exercise. From walks to bikes rides to tennis, after being cooped up for much of the last few months, it’s finally time to get out and enjoy the outdoors. In doing so, it’s not just a function…

Dick and Marilyn Jenson were a married couple who moved into our Expressions at Enumclaw memory care community late last year. Other communities were unable to accommodate them together, but our team welcomed them as hospice residents and ensured they were comfortable during their final weeks. The couple celebrated their 76th wedding anniversary while at…

Many older adults have difficulty with sleeping – whether it’s getting too little sleep, too much sleep, or doing too much napping during the day, it’s a common problem. As the issue persists, it can lead to a variety of health concerns. Fatigue is an obvious one, and even cognitive problems can arise. But did…

A common reason many people seek senior living is an increase in their frailty, or that of a loved one. Perhaps they’ve had a fall, or are worried about one. Maybe it’s becoming harder to take on daily activities or get out of the house to meet friends and loved ones. The effects of that…

It seems like every few weeks there are news cycles about new studies on nutrition, and the information always contradicts the last one. Wine is good for you, until it isn’t. A cup of coffee every morning is perfectly fine to get your day going, until you need to swear off of it forever. Or…