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Tuscaloosa Among the Best Places for Seniors to Live
Activities are a must during retirement. When deciding where to live, it is advised to research what activities cities have to offer. The majority of cities all have activities to do, but some activities might not be appropriate or enjoyable for seniors. Don’t worry though as Tuscaloosa has plenty of activities for those in retirement.
When is it Time for Tuscaloosa Assisted Living?
The instant you realize that an aging loved one is exhibiting signs of dementia, the conversation begins about getting that person additional caregiving, provided by a family member or a Tuscaloosa Assisted Living center like Regency Retirement Village.
Research: Positive Correlation between Social Connections and Health
According to the National Institute on Aging, research suggests that social isolation significantly impacts the well-being of older adults, while social interaction at Tuscaloosa Assisted Living provides health benefits.
Dealing with Parkinson’s in our Tuscaloosa Assisted Living Community
What do Boxer Muhammad Ali, former President H.W. Bush, Singer Neil Diamond, Actor Michael J. Fox, and the Reverend Billy Graham all have in common? Parkinson’s Disease, a long-term degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that mainly affects our motor functions. The disease is one of the conditions we see often at our Tuscaloosa Assisted Living Community.
Planning for Your Golden Years
While it is never a conversation we look forward to, planning for the future can help to make transitions easier down the road as your health declines. While a will outlines your wishes for assets, it doesn’t include other essential items of elder care and estate...
The Benefits of Assisted Living and Medication Management
Increased risk factors and natural changes that accompany age, leave seniors more susceptible to an array of chronic health conditions. Even with increased life expectancies, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, stroke and chronic lower respiratory disease are the leading...
Nutrition for Older Adults
Food is a huge part of who we are, from our first solid food as babies to our favorite foods savored over the many decades of our adult lives. Food is a crucial part of our communities and how we connect to one another. And food can also help us have as many years as...
Imagination and Creativity in Seniors With Dementia
One of the great things about storytelling, is that it allows us not only get to know ourselves, but also explore other lives, personalities, and ways of being. Children love to "try on" different roles and learn about the world through narrative. Remember what you...
How Music’s Big Mental Effect Can Help Seniors With Alzheimer’s
Several studies have shown that music can help “light up” the brain, not only engaging the cerebrum and parietal lobe, but stimulating neural networks to other parts of the brain. Just like a jog is good for your whole body — affecting your muscles, cardiovascular system, bone density, mood, and more — music is good for your whole mind.