Fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year. From the leaves changing colors to the crisp, chilly air and don’t forget about the hot apple cider and pumpkin treats. What better time for your senior to go out and enjoy themselves. Whether your senior wants to participate in fall events outside or […]
Being a caregiver is one of the most rewarding things a person can do. Helping a person carry out daily functions can be humbling and make you feel accomplished. However, it’s by no means an easy job. While it’s gratifying, it can also be extremely challenging. Here are some tips for caregivers looking after seniors: […]
When seniors and young children work together, both sides can benefit. Bringing the young and the old together gives children another mentor to look up to. It gives them access to knowledge, whether your senior is doing story time or life lessons. Seniors get benefits through learning from the young. Perhaps a new technology skill […]
Pets play a huge role in our lives. For many of us, our pets are like another family member. Whether it’s a dog, cat, guinea pig, etc., we love our pets, and they love us (at least we think they do). There is nothing better than coming home and being greeted or seeing one of […]
We all have moments in our lives where we may be stressed, and life feels like it’s one step ahead. This can lead to things like loss of motivation, feeling down, and decreased productivity. One of the best things to combat this is meditation. Mediation offers a wide variety of benefits that include things like: […]
As we get older, experiencing hearing loss is very common. It can be frustrating for seniors affected by hearing loss to communicate effectively with those they love. Seniors who experience age-related hearing impairment often feel isolated and may withdraw from social situations, negatively affecting their overall quality of life. Some seniors are fortunately able to […]
Our community offers a wide variety of services to our seniors. We want our residents to feel comfortable and right at home. Seniors who move to our community can be assured of an independent lifestyle with our team available to help anytime they need us. Our goal is to support seniors who can no longer […]
Summertime is almost here, and it is time to start thinking about the different ways to enjoy your upcoming summer months. Take advantage of the summer sun while it is out. It feels good to get outside, and social interaction has been shown to improve mental and physical well-being and even prolong your life. At […]
We have all heard the quote, “There’s no place like home.” But what is home to you? Is it a place? Somewhere you live? Maybe home is where you grew up. To us, home is a feeling. It is a place where you feel safe and happy and where you feel loved. At Evergreen Senior […]
Depression is a topic that is not talked about enough, especially for an illness that affects so many people, including seniors. Many times, depression in seniors is disregarded as a natural part of aging. Issues like mental health problems need to be addressed to allow the elderly to live out their retirement safely and happily. […]