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Happily Ever Aging
...a UMH Senior Living Blog
Everything you need to know about caring for your loved one - at home or at a senior living community.
Aging & Caregiving | activities for seniors | aging seniors | assisted living | caregiver tips | healthy senior living | tips for seniors
As you think about the best ways to care for your aging parent or loved one, one of the things you can do that will provide the most benefit in all areas of life is encouraging exercise. Being active can help your aging senior in a wide range of ways, from strengthening social relationships to improving memory and even preventing depression.
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Did you know that May is “Get Caught Reading” month? This national initiative of the Association of American Publishers aims to encourage readers of all ages to discover -- or rediscover -- the joys of reading. Need even more incentive to encourage your aging loved one to pick up a book this spring? May 8th kicks off a week-long “Reading is Fun” celebration. The takeaway for caregivers? There’s no better time than right now to encourage seniors to read, and/or to share their love of reading with others.
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No matter your age or ability, boosting your creativity is a great and accessible way to breathe new life into your days. In fact, with fewer time commitments and responsibilities, the golden years are the perfect time for older adults to give a boost to their creativity and learn new skills.
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Aging & Caregiving | assisted living | infographic | veterans
As we remember our veterans on Veterans Day and throughout the year, may we never forget their sacrifice, their bravery, and their resilient spirits. Our lives today have been shaped by their service to our country and for that we are so very grateful.
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Navigating the world of senior living and care options can be pretty tricky. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a road map? Or maybe just something (or someone) to help guide you along the best path? This guide will offer an overview of a few of the most common senior living options and help you navigate your way through them. Whether you are planning ahead to avoid a crisis or you are scrambling to take care of an immediate need, use this guide as a road map to help you find the most practical solution for your aging loved one’s changing care needs.
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The arrival of blue skies, sunny days, and warm weather in springtime means summer is on its way. It also means something else for older adults who may have spent the winter hibernating inside: the perfect opportunity to get moving. But whether your aging loved one is a daily walking enthusiast or only interested in minimal activity, stretching is an important part of the exercise equation and can be done nearly anywhere at any time. Let’s take a closer look at the importance of stretching for seniors, along with some simple ways to help them make stretching part of their lives.
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As many as a full quarter of Americans experience urinary incontinence, according to the Urology Care Foundation. However, experts struggle to put an exact number on the prevalence of this condition for one reason: most people suffer in silence out of either embarrassment or the belief that there’s nothing that can be done to remedy the problem. But the truth is, urinary incontinence doesn’t have to be part of the aging equation. Let’s take a closer look at this common health issue, along with highlighting some management and treatment options.
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This past March, our UMH senior living communities celebrated Nutrition Month with a month-long event focused on healthy choices and eating right. Our Dining Services teams and our UMH Senior Care Dietitian, Tina Miller, RD, rolled out “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right,” nutrition education and information campaign, which is sponsored annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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It’s hard to think about the ones we love getting older and losing their independence, but it’s a fact of life for millions of Americans. And while assisted living is a particularly sought-after means of aging in place, the transition to a nursing home, or skilled nursing facility, is sometimes an inevitable course of action to ensure the ongoing health and wellbeing of aging adults. Unfortunately, at the time of greatest need, securing a spot in a nursing home for your aging loved one may be harder than you think. Let’s take a closer look at this growing problem, and see why getting on a waiting list at a skilled nursing facility is such a smart solution.
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Most of us aren’t so crazy about getting up at the crack of dawn for fun things, let alone exercise (not that we don’t think exercise is fun, of course). But it turns out that there are a number of benefits to getting your exercise in early in the day. Your aging loved one might be a morning person, or maybe not so much. Whatever his/her routine might be, early morning exercise might be worth considering. Why? Check out these four reasons and see why you might want to encourage an older adult in your life to give it a shot… Or maybe try it out yourself!
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Between slips and falls, car accidents, fires and other safety hazards, millions of seniors incur preventable injuries every year. Unfortunately, the challenges of recovering from these injuries can be particularly difficult for older adults. Designated by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, April’s “Injury Prevention Month” offers the ideal opportunity to check in with your aging loved ones to help ensure that they remain safe and injury-free.
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