There are a myriad of reasons why both listening to music and playing instruments are good for those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. In this week’s blog we will outline a handful of the benefits associated with music therapy for those living in memory care communities. From reducing stress and enhancing memory, music therapy is an easy…

As we age, it can be more and more difficult to get around, necessitating the use of walking aids like a cane or walker, or perhaps even a wheelchair. According to the findings of one study, 60% of seniors reported requiring the use of at least one assistive device. For many seniors who have to make…

For those living with dementia it’s important they continue to engage in activities that keep them active and social. Meaningful activities, even simple ones, are a critical component of everyday life for dementia and Alzheimer’s residents as well as their family members and caregivers. Keeping the mind and body engaged in meaningful activities can help mitigate the…

Social interaction is one of the most beneficial components of well-being and happiness at any age. The social benefits of group activities and the options for getting together increase as warmer months approach. In this blog, we’ll be discussing the perks of increased social interaction as well as group activities for seniors. Whether you’re looking to stay…

Equipping your home with certain devices and taking preventative steps to reduce fall risk in the home is a great way for older adults to protect themselves against many of the dangers associated with falls as they age in place. Whether you or a loved one is living at home, in an assisted living community…

Every second of every day, a senior citizen in the United States falls. Some are lucky enough to be fine. Many are injured or hospitalized. And unfortunately, deaths are common. TheCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified fallingas the number one health risk to seniors. Consider the numbers that come with that: -36,000,000…

Building a physical activity routine, especially if you’re starting from scratch, can be a bit intimidating. If you need a bit of motivation to kickstart your new healthy habit of exercise, think about this: exercise has been shown to reduce the incidence of falls by13 to 40 percent. Despite all the other great benefits associated…

For older adults, prescription drugs are not only a necessary part of managing illnesses, but are a common part of everyday life, too. But if your loved ones take multiple medications, it can be hard to predict how one drug might interact with another – and these interactions can have unintended and potentially harmful side…

Cognitive impairment such as dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease in older adults increases fall risk. Compared to adults who are cognitively healthy, those living with cognitive impairment should be aware of fall risks and equip themselves with an arsenal of fall intervention tactics. If you are living with cognitive impairment, no matter the severity, this guide…

Falls are the number one cause of injuries in olderadults, resulting in more than 2.5 million emergency room visits and over 700,000 hospitalizations annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While falls may be common among older adults,there are many steps you can take to reduce your risk. One of the…

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…