Hypertension is a real concern for seniors. There are many different kinds of heart disease, but hypertension (long-term high blood pressure) is one of the most common heart issues. According to the American Heart Association, one out of every three adults in the United States has high blood pressure. Twenty percent of adults with hypertension […]
Consider making the move to assisted living today. For many seniors, living in the home where they raised their children holds years of wonderful memories. It can be a tough decision to move into an assisted living apartment, but the right choice for lots of older Americans. There are lots of reasons why older people […]
Our society is very fortunate that we have multiple living options for people as they age. As children move out and the upkeep of a large home, garage and lawn become too much trouble for older adults, they have many choices. It may also be that seniors want more freedom to travel, or simply want […]
Caregiving Caring for an elderly or ill loved one is a major responsibility. It is one of the most rewarding, complicated and exhausting jobs a person can undertake. The Pew Research Center reports that there are over 40 million unpaid caregivers in the United States. Most of those people are providing care to relatives age […]
Memory support for Alzheimer’s and other dementia. Memory loss is something we all experience from time to time. A certain degree of decline in cognitive thinking skills is normal for many people as we age. However, mild cognitive impairment does not affect a person’s ability to function or interact socially. A more serious concern is […]
Add fruit or herbs to your water to change up the flavor. Staying hydrated is important! With the warm days of summer now here, a reminder about the importance of staying hydrated is warranted. Staying hydrated is crucial to our overall health, and especially so for older Americans. Water is the best fluid for our […]
Tips for Downsizing Your Home For many seniors, there will likely come a time when the decision to move out of their home and into an assisted living community or apartment becomes inevitable. The need for such a move can happen for many reasons. Whether the move is medically necessary due to changes in health […]
On May 30th, the 25th annual “Senior Health & Fitness Day” will take place. The common goal of this special day is to encourage older Americans to remain healthy and fit. While this is one day officially set aside, at Evergreen Senior Living, we want our residents to experience this every day! At Evergreen, we […]
The week of April 23-27 has been set aside to celebrate Supportive Living Week. This week recognizes the residents and staff members that make these communities thrive. The Supportive Living program is Illinois’ model of affordable assisted living, and falls under the purview of the Affordable Assisted Living Coalition (AALC). This program makes the assisted […]
The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) is a volunteer panel comprised of national experts in the fields of evidence-based medicine and disease prevention. The organization is an independent unit that works to improve Americans’ health by making recommendations for clinical preventative services. As we age, and the list of potential complications or health issues […]