Anthem Senior Gardens

Exercise is a vital element of healthful lifestyle; it helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, strengthens the bones and muscles, and helps reduce stress. It also appears that exercise benefits the brain. In recent years, a growing body of evidence suggests that regular physical activity can be beneficial for those living with the Alzheimer’s disease, potentially slowing or reversing the progression of symptoms (in people who already have toxic buildups of beta-amyloid protein). According to studies, people who are physically active are less likely to experience a decline in their mental function, and possibly have improved thinking among people with vascular cognitive impairment. Alzheimer’s is a chronic progressive disease, and its treatment goes beyond well just medications to preserve cognitive function and the quality of life. Reality orientation training, caregiver support, and other non-drug interventions can be highly beneficial for those living wi...

It’s common for adult children to worry about the safety of their elderly parents’ driving, rightfully so, since it’s normal for driving abilities to change as we get older. Getting older doesn’t automatically mean that one shouldn’t be behind the wheel. An important part of maintaining senior health is by regularly monitoring their driving abilities because there comes a point for nearly everyone when driving on the road is no longer safe, particularly true for people who have age-related health conditions, such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. Loss of mobility, unfortunately, is one of the harshest realities associated with aging, which can be very difficult to assess or address. The biggest hurdle is to convince a loved one that it is time to surrender their driver’s license. There are no two ways about the fact that it is a sensitive topic, especially for seniors who fear losing their independence or being seen as incapable. But, the question is how to know when your parents...