Have you ever heard the term “brain foods?” Certain foods can help promote brain health, boost memory, and are great for overall brain function. Ensuring your brain has all the nutrients and energy it needs to function at optimal levels will help boost your mind health and keep your brain strong.
Living in a Senior Community isn’t just about receiving care, it’s about aging well and making the most out of your retired golden years. One of the greatest pleasures of retired life is having the time to enjoy more hobbies or creative endeavors.
As we age, our memories begin to change. We often find ourselves becoming more forgetful, misplacing things, or taking longer to recall certain things. Though memory impairment is part of normal aging, there are a number of ways in which you can help keep your mind sharp as you get older. By adding these simple activities to your routine you can help to push off memory loss, and keep your mind as active and healthy as possible.
What are some tips that can help slow memory loss?
May 9th kicks off the start of Mental Health Awareness Week 2022. Mental health awareness is important to ensure the wellbeing, behavioral health and overall happiness of all. This is a particularly important issue for older adults who are at a higher risk of poor mental health due to factors such as isolation, inactivity, memory loss, and potential physical disabilities. This year's theme is “together we can tackle loneliness,” which is particularly important for seniors who are more likely to feel isolated.
Gardening is a favorite pastime for many, and is a great way to get outside and enjoy spring and summer months. Part physical activity, part mental stimulation, many find it a calming, peaceful activity that is excellent for overall well-being, self-esteem and mental health. Not only enjoyable at the time, gardening brings great rewards in the form of new life, bright colors and beautiful flowers.
The FDA has recently approved a second booster of either the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for individuals who are 50 years of age or older. Since older individuals generally are at a higher risk of infection, and may experience more severe symptoms if they catch COVID-19, the vaccine boost is intended to ensure those at a higher risk are still protected.
At Pacifica Senior Living, we love our pets! Pets bring joy and love to our lives, and become like family to us. They can be especially important to seniors who enjoy the companionship and sense of purpose having a furry friend can bring.
Many of our Pacifica Senior Living communities are pet friendly so our residents can feel at home knowing their pets are welcome too. Transitioning to a senior living community can be a big step, and bringing a pet along can help ease the transition. Other communities offer pet therapy or have robotic pets to ensure everyone gets to enjoy the benefits of pets!
Exercise is important for older adults, as it can help ensure you are able to keep up with the activities of daily living. Keeping your mobility and flexibility helps you keep up with chores such as dressing, bathing, and even simply getting around with ease.
There are many benefits of exercise for older adults, from helping to maintain mobility and balance, to promoting good lung and heart health, boosting your immune system, and keeping joints and bones healthy as well.
At Pacifica Senior Living, we believe in life-enriching possibilities and that sharing your life with others is the ultimate form of enriching and empowering change. That’s why we go above and beyond to make each of our communities a warm environment where all residents feel welcome. Our staff goes above and beyond to schedule exciting life enrichment opportunities for residents to enjoy during their stay, creating a sense of belonging and purposeful living.
Many Pacifica Senior Living communities are pet-friendly, welcoming residents to live with their beloved four-legged friends. Pets play an important role in our lives as friends and companions, but did you know that pets offer specific benefits to seniors that make them an even more valuable part of the family?