How to stay safe in the summer sun
Summer is here! Protecting your skin from harmful UV rays is important at any age, but the risk of skin cancer increases for seniors, as they have experienced more sun exposure over time.
Category: Senior Living
First in the fight against Coronavirus, Elderwood’s dedicated COVID Unit serves WNY
When COVID-19 first hit the United States there was concern about how the pandemic would impact Western New York’s healthcare system. As our region braced to deal with an overwhelmed hospital system, Elderwood had the foresight to be a part of the solution by opening the first dedicated COVID-19 post-acute unit in the region.
Write your family history: How to get started
As distancing restrictions continue, we’ve become more aware and appreciative of our social connections to family and friends. This may be the perfect time to write your family history.
How to succeed with your senior fitness goals in a pandemic
An active lifestyle is important for our physical and mental well-being as we age. It can be difficult to be active with the balance of life, especially during a pandemic. Even under the current situation, there are ways to succeed with your fitness goals.
Cornmeal Crepes with Chicken and Asparagus
During this time of pandemic, many of us are staying home, which means less trips to the grocery store, and more time to get creative in the kitchen. Just because you can’t get out to a nice restaurant, doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice an interesting and delicious meals in the comfort of your own home.
How to help seniors calm anxiety during the COVID-19 crisis
There is a lot of concern in the world right now regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19), particularly for a senior population that is at a higher health risk from the virus. With the intense and constant news coverage of the pandemic, seniors are repeatedly exposed to media messages that can spark fear and anxiety.
Myths about senior nutrition and food
The role of a registered dietitian is to assist individuals in meeting their nutritional goals. In a senior living community, the dietitian will complete a full nutrition assessment on every resident and determine if there is a need for nutritional intervention.
How to sleep better for seniors
There’s a common misconception that the older you are, the more you sleep: think of the stereotypical grandma nodding in her rocking chair, or grandpa snoring in front of the TV after dinner. Most seniors don’t really sleep more, nor do they need more sleep than adults 20 or 30 years younger. While adults should aim for about seven to eight hours of sleep a night, seniors may have a harder time reaching that goal.
What to do when you become your parent’s caregiver
Over 40 million people in the United States provide care for an adult over the age of 65 (source). Of those being cared for, 90% are aging parents or relatives. Becoming a caregiver can be overwhelming as roles are reversed between parent and child.
Easy and delicious game day recipes
When the Super Bowl rolls around the country is glued to their televisions to enjoy the game, commercials and half-time show. Delicious appetizers are paramount to any game day party. To make sure your viewing party is complete with tasty snacks, Elderwood Dining Services Director, Daryl Cronk has shared two recipes which are sure to be a hit at any Super Bowl party.
