March is National Nutrition Month – but it’s always the right time to focus on the role of nutrition in maintaining good health, specifically heart health, which is a major cause of illness among seniors.
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Grief and Sadness at the Holidays: How to Help
December 6, 2023 | News, Senior Living
The holiday season can be emotional for many people. If a loved one has recently passed away or is experiencing a decline in health, a person’s feelings of sadness can become intensified. It’s hard to witness a friend or family member going through feelings of loss. How can you help someone who is grieving at the holidays?
The Benefits of Stretching
October 12, 2023 | News, Physical Therapy, Senior Living
Most of us have heard that stretching is beneficial, but questions often arise about different methods of stretching and how often it should be done. What are the current concepts in muscle-stretching methods? These tips from Physical Therapist Jenny Braddock, Director of Rehabilitation at McLean, give us a closer look at stretching.
Preparing for an Emergency
September 26, 2023 | News, Senior Living
There may be a time when you or your loved ones need to leave home quickly, due to a weather-related event or medical emergency. At times like this, seniors are often the most vulnerable. Seniors may rely on caregivers or have special medical needs, limited mobility, and/or vision and hearing impairments that can make a crisis situation even more worrisome.
What Exactly Is Assisted Living?
September 19, 2023 | News, Senior Living
Are you or your loved one having a harder time at home? Perhaps there is a worsening chronic health condition. It could be that routine daily activities like grooming, housekeeping, cooking, and especially driving have become a concern. Maybe it’s simply getting around, socialization, or safety that’s an issue. Or perhaps the caregiver is showing signs of caregiver fatigue…
Opportunities for Wellness Are BOUNDLESS
August 14, 2023 | News, Senior Living
August is National Wellness Month, but for McLean Wellness Director Kimberly Wright, every month is a wellness month. For McLean, and for Kim, wellness does not refer to just physical health. There are many measures of wellness – in fact, true wellness is Boundless.
What do we mean by Boundless…
Staying Safe in the Summer Sunshine
July 16, 2023 | News, Senior Living
Summer is well underway and that means people are spending more time in the sunshine.
Sunlight exposure has been proven to improve sleep; increase bone health and balance; boost mood; and even prolong a person’s life. While vitamin D from the sun – obtained while enjoying outdoor activities like biking, walking, and just plain relaxing by a pool – provides numerous wellness benefits, it’s very important to take steps to protect yourself from the sun’s rays.
Celebrate Your Independence in an Independent Living Community
July 3, 2023 | News, Senior Living
As we transition to retirement, it’s important to remember that our overall health and emotional wellbeing can be affected by how we use our new-found free time. According to a National Institute of Aging study, there is a positive correlation between social interaction and health in seniors. Staying active and socially connected in retirement will help us live longer, happier, more independent lives.
Momentary Memory Lapse — or Something Else?
June 22, 2023 | News, Senior Living
Forgetting your keys or “blanking” on an acquaintance’s name is generally not a cause for concern – these lapses happen from time to time, to people at all ages. Even forgetting some details about past events is a normal part of aging.
Dementia, however, is not a normal part of aging.
May Is Better Speech and Hearing Month
May 18, 2023 | News, Senior Living
Communication is key. The ability to speak and voice your opinions, as well as to hear others, is an important part of life, yet hearing and speech concerns affect millions of American adults. Approximately 15% of American adults report some trouble hearing, and 1 in 20 suffer from a speech-language disorder.