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Health & Aging | Thrive Wellness
February is American Heart Month and is a good time for anyone - especially seniors to reevaluate their cardiovascular health.
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How do you know when it’s time to begin a conversation about arranging assisted living/personal care for a family member? Did you notice any of these clues when you last visited a loved one?
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If you’re like many people, the healthy resolutions you made at the beginning of the year are beginning to falter. The holidays are behind us, and the winter doldrums might be settling in. Despite having the best of intentions, it can be a struggle to stick with new year’s goals to eat healthy and exercise faithfully. Unlike the warmer months of the year, when it just seems easier to stay active and engaged, winter can tempt us to stay indoors and hibernate until spring.
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The holiday season is often associated with joy, celebration, and togetherness — but for many older adults, it can also be a time when feelings of sadness, loneliness, or emotional strain become more pronounced. Changes in traditions, grief over missing loved ones, shorter days, and the pressures of the season can all contribute to what some experience as “holiday depression.”
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Caregiver Support | Health & Aging
As winter makes its return, seniors and caregivers often find themselves spending more time indoors. That’s especially true once the hustle and bustle of the holidays are over. It’s a situation that can cause cabin fever for both the senior and their family caregiver. Research shows as many as 38% of people find the winter months to be a difficult time to stay positive.
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At Presbyterian Senior Living (PSL), we believe our people and our relationships play essential roles in our continued success and stability. For over nine decades, our mission has informed our work. It has helped us create compassionate, vibrant, and supportive environments at each of our communities. And to design resident services that nurture the body, mind, and spirit.
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