Summer Hydration Tips for Healthy Living

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Summer is a season of warmth, sunshine, and rejuvenation, making it perfect for connecting with family, exploring the outdoors, and savoring fresh, seasonal flavors. For many, it’s a time to thrive and make the most of every golden hour, truly living life in complete harmony. However, as the heat turns up, certain health considerations become […]

How Nutrition and Fitness Impact Older Adults’ Well-Being

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A fulfilling and independent life is not bound by age. While aging brings changes to our bodies, maintaining a balanced diet and regular physical activity can have remarkable benefits for both physical and mental well-being. For older adults, nourishing the body with the right nutrients and staying active are essential steps toward a life filled […]

Montessori Mornings For Memory Care

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You are far more likely to hear the word Montessori mentioned in a PTA meeting than an assisted living community like Sonata, but one innovative Serenades Memory Care community has discovered a new purpose for the Montessori method.

Dining at Sonata: Nourishment For Your Mind, Body and Social Needs

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Nourishment For Your Mind, Body and Social Needs: When it comes to choosing a senior living community, the quality of the dining program and the taste of the food is among the top three considerations on nearly everyone’s list next to quality of care and affordability.

7 Steps To Take When Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease

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Being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease can be difficult and emotionally distressing. Learning you have a disease—any disease—is scary, but there’s a lot you can do to take control of your journey with Parkinson’s disease.

Diet and Dementia in Women

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More and more research on the topic of diet and dementia seems to suggest that what you eat can influence whether you’ll develop Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia as you age.

Seniors and Nutrition: How Nutritional Needs Change With Age

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As we age, nutrition plays a vital role in quality of life, physical and mental health. Whether we like it or not, physiological changes in the body make it more difficult to get the nutrition we need to maintain health and wellness as we age.

The Connection Between Diet and Dementia

The connection between eating habits and brain health has been studied for decades, but until recently, little was known about how diet and nutrition affect the aging brain.