Pacifica Senior Living Blog

Hearty, filling, and oh-so delicious!
A classic meatball and pasta dish is a great option for a mouth-watering, easy meal for any day of the week. These homemade meatballs are full of flavor and nutrients for a hearty, Italian inspired dish everyone will love. 

A fan favorite, this Meatball Penne Pasta recipe from Pacifica Senior Living Paradise Valley is a great option for part of a healthy, balanced diet. All-beef meatballs provide protein and iron, while the pasta is a good source of energy-giving carbohydrates. Pair with that a flavorful tomato sauce, and you have a dish that is sure to win everyone over. 

If you think it's time for your loved one to make the move to a senior living community, it might be hard to know where to start. Starting the conversation can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be! We've compiled a list of tips and helpful suggestions to help you and your loved one ease into the conversation about moving.

We're here to help you get started, navigate the big questions, and find support along the way. 

As the western population ages, the focus is shifting in media to include more storylines and characters that highlight varying degrees of memory loss. Dementia affects many individuals, and even more family members, friends, and loved ones who know someone dealing with memory loss.

Being able to see representations of dementia and relate to those going through this difficult experience can be very powerful for viewers. Ensuring these portrayals are accurate is deeply important to the understanding of these conditions and afflictions.

Nutrition is always an important part of daily life, but it can be even more important for seniors. What you eat can have a big impact on your overall well-being, and your health. Healthy eating habits can help improve everything from your energy levels, to mood, impact your immune system as well, and affect both your brain health and heart health. Learning what foods are best for you as you age can help you maintain as much youthful vim and vigor as possible, so you can get the most out of your golden years.

There are so many fun intergenerational activities that seniors and their grandkids can enjoy together. If you have grandkids that will be visiting loved ones in a senior living community, it can be helpful to plan some activities for everyone to enjoy together. We have compiled a list of some of the best intergenerational activities for grandparents and their grandkids to enjoy to make some lasting memories together.

Delicious, nutritious, and full of flavor! 

Fruit smoothies are a great way to add some vitamins and fiber to your diet. 
By blending up multiple fruits and vegetables, you can get your daily intake of fruit and veg all in one easy, delicious meal or snack! Add in some yogurt for protein and probiotics, and you have one yummy treat that's packed full of nutrients. 

Come and see all that we have planned for this August.
Reach out to your local community or schedule a personalized tour!

We'd love to have you join us for some of the many events we have planned this month. 

There are times in our lives when we need a little extra help. Being a primary caregiver is not an easy task, and Respite Care is a great alternative to at home health care. Pacifica Senior Living’s Respite Care program is specially crafted to allow family members who have been providing home care an opportunity to rest from the daily tasks required when taking care of a loved one.

Enjoy a yummy treat with a little heat. 

Shrimp is a great healthy choice for dinner. This delicious seafood is low in calories and high in protein. It is also a great source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and vitamin B12  which both help with brain health and have been known to be mood boosters. Omega-3 is also a great way to protect against heart disease, so this meal is not only delicious but nutritious as well! 

While we love visiting with our loved ones, family members, and friends, interacting with individuals with later-stage dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease can have its hurdles. When memories and speech skills are impaired, our loved one may have difficulty communicating with us in the same ways they used to. But there are still lots of ways you can make your time with your loved one meaningful, and ensure they have the best possible quality of life.