Stonecrest at Clayton View: Senior Living St Louis MO

  Senior Man Enjoying Christmas The holiday season is a time for fun and enjoyment. However, when it comes to seniors, you have to be bit careful. We have listed some activities that are safe for seniors! With the holiday season coming soon, you might have made your plans already. It is a great time to celebrate and have fun with family. But have you planned something fun for your seniors? Do you want to have something special for them this holiday season? Below you will find some practical and simple solutions to surprise them. Host Christmas Party There could be nothing better than hosting a Christmas party or luncheon for your seniors. You can plan some festive holiday dishes like turkey or ham with all the trimmings. And don’t forget to serve some nice desserts. To boost the party mood, you can play holiday music and allow people to talk, laugh, and bond together. You can also ask a local school or religious group to have kids come to the senior and sing carol...

It is important to explore different senior living facilities before finalizing the place for your elders . The right cultural fit is a must before making any decision. When our loved ones leaves their home to settle in a senior living facility, we can dread that moment if we have many questions in our mind. We want them to have a good atmosphere, staff, food and these factors matter a lot while choosing a senior living facility. A senior living home has to be chosen with great care and caution. Most importantly, it should not culturally affect the senior . While looking for senior living you should first inquire about the requirements of your seniors. What sort of company they would prefer or the activities they want to participate in? Some seniors might prefer an environment which has a vibrant lifestyle while some might prefer a more simple living . Also, consider senior living that is close to you to help your seniors feel secure. With your elder's requirement...

Alzheimer's disease is one of the most common types of dementia. This disease was originally observed by a German psychiatrist and neurologist Alois Alzheimer in 1906 and is named after him. Alzheimer's disease is an incurable degenerative disorder occurring in individuals above 65 years of age, but cases with early onset of the disease are not uncommon. A report presented in 2006 specified that about 26.6 million individuals suffer from this degenerative disease. The symptoms of this disorder can be unique for each person, there are however many symptoms that are common. The initial symptoms of the disease is a loss of the capability to form new memories and the inability to recall current events. Diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is based on cognitive tests and brain scan . As the disease advances, the individual can show symptoms of confusion, irritability, aggression, mood fluctuations, language problems and finally long-term memory loss. The vital functions of...

Physical activities that seniors can participate in are reduced as they age since it gets tough to be active in later years. Their joints get achy and stop working as well, causing pain with movements. It gets hard to go out for a walk with joint pain. Water exercises are great exercises for senior due to the reduction of stress on their joints because of the buoyancy effect of water. We at assisted living Clayton View and senior living St Louis incorporate water exercises such as walking, jogging, leg swings, and arm circles in the senior’s workout schedule. Seniors with arthritis or joint pain can use the following water exercises for a pain-free workout: Warm-up exercises Try to warm up your body just like with normal exercises. For warming up the best cardio exercise is an easy walk or swimming a couple of laps in the pool. You can simply walk from one end of the pool to the other end. Leg swings Leg swinging can be done by standing at the side of the pool, ho...

One of the most frustrating side effects experienced by a person in his or her old age is the joint pain. Though these aches and pains can arise in various forms and kinds, find out how you can keep joints away from pain. Joint pain, in particular, is quite exasperating because it adversely affects your ability to move and enjoy life as you did in your younger days. The quality of life is degraded ominously when you have to live with a constant pain in the joints. It makes a very deep impact on even the basic necessities of an individual that include walking, sitting, and standing. Besides, joint pain might also prove to be a sign of serious poor joint health which can further lead to some serious health concerns such as a loss of flexibility and range of motion, increased fall risk, and dislocations. This, in whole, leads to sprains, strains and other joint issues. However, this doesn't mean that it's mandatory that you will have to face these problems. Just by tak...

Though poor dietary habits are harmful for everyone, when it comes to elderly, it can be even worse. Here are 5 major negative consequence of malnutrition in seniors . Eat healthy, stay healthy! You might have heard it before. A proper diet plays a vital role in your lifestyle. Many people think about their diet in their younger years. But as you grow older, it can become easily overlooked. This leads to malnutrition! Basically, it involves a deficiency of the main nutritional components, including carbohydrates, vitamins, protein, and minerals. While there are many risks of not having a healthy diet, things can turn critical with as you age! Below are five effects and consequences of malnutrition in the seniors. Vision Loss and Common Disorders Affecting Eyes: With a lower intake of vitamin A, lutein, antioxidants and protein, this can lead to many vision disorders . And this frequently affects the elderly! Malnutrition speeds up vision loss cau...