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Quality of life is important for health and well-being It’s not enough to just be alive. Good quality of life is especially important for older adults who are dealing with chronic health conditions and major life changes. Feeling satisfied and fulfilled is just as important for overall well-being as getting regular check-ups from the doctor.… Continue reading 5 WAYS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SENIORS

Dear Terraces families and friends, I hope this message finds you all enjoying a beautiful autumn and looking forward to a return to a more traditional Holiday celebration with your loved ones this year! I want to let you know that our flu shot clinic is set for Friday, November 12. As was the case… Continue reading FLU SHOT CLINIC & MISCELLANEOUS

Dear Terraces families and friends, I want to remind you that we are holding our Covid booster clinic this Friday, 10/29 in the Art Studio on the 3rd floor. If you haven’t signed up your loved one yet, now would be the time to do so! The paperwork you already filled out for the regular flu… Continue reading Covid Booster Clinic on October 29, 2021

Dear Terraces families and friends- I’m happy to deliver the news you’ve all been waiting for. The flu clinic, originally scheduled for October 15, is being rescheduled to make way for a Covid booster clinic on Friday, October 29, starting at 10:00am. Both Pfizer, and Moderna boosters, will be available. The paperwork you already filled… Continue reading COVID BOOSTER CLINIC

Reminiscence therapy helps seniors with dementia Reminiscing, or sharing memories from the past, is an enjoyable way to connect with someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia. With dementia, people typically lose short-term memory, but are often still able to recall older memories. The goal of reminiscence therapy is to help seniors with dementia feel valued, contented, and peaceful by… Continue reading 4 WAYS REMINISCENCE THERAPY FOR DEMENTIA BRINGS JOY TO SENIORS

Dear Terraces families and friends- It’s that time of year again, when the Terraces holds its annual flu shot clinic. As always, we strongly encourage you and your loved ones to get the shot, especially at a time in our history when any weakening of our immune systems could have potentially grave consequences. This year’s… Continue reading ANNUAL FLU SHOT CLINIC

Use calm, positive body language to talk to someone with dementia Communicating with someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be made easier with some new techniques. The damage in their brain has changed the way your older adult hears, processes, and responds to conversation. That’s why it’s necessary to adapt the way we communicate to match their abilities. Often,… Continue reading HOW TO TALK TO SOMEONE WITH DEMENTIA: CALM, POSITIVE BODY LANGUAGE

With a growing number of older adults living independently, it’s increasingly important to make sure that they’re safe at home. Falls, burns, and poisonings are among the most common accidents involving older people. Older adults who live alone may also become the victims of criminals who target older people. If you’re an older adult living… Continue reading Tip Sheet: Home Safety Tips For Older Adults

Symptoms of Parkinson’s doesn’t always mean they have the disease It can be scary to see your older adult getting shaky or having trouble moving around. Before thinking that they might have Parkinson’s, check to see if their symptoms could be caused by medication side effects. We explain what Parkinson’s disease is, what types of… Continue reading COULD YOUR SENIOR’S MEDICATIONS CAUSE SYMPTOMS OF PARKINSON’S DISEASE?

Frontotemporal dementia can be challenging for doctors to diagnose. The signs and symptoms can be very different from one person to another. In the past, people were often misdiagnosed with depression, schizophrenia, or Alzheimer’s disease. FTD affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. It’s sometimes called frontal lobe dementia and used to be known as… Continue reading FRONTOTEMPORAL DEMENTIA: SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS