Life can be full of unexpected challenges. The senior years, while full of wisdom, memories, and joy, can often present some challenges and new health concerns—like hallucinations. What causes these? There are a few things that can cause hallucinations in seniors, including: To better support our older loved ones, it’s essential to understand the challenges […]
Best Heart-Healthy Foods for Seniors
Our diets are an important aspect of taking care of our health, whether that’s specific types of foods like in a keto diet or simply a pattern of healthy eating. Some of the best heart-healthy foods for seniors include salmon, whole grains, berries, leafy greens, and nuts. It’s typically easy to incorporate some or all […]
How to Choose a Retirement Community
Choosing a retirement community can be quite a challenge. There are several lifestyle options with different kinds of care and many locations with different amenities. With so many choices ahead of you, it can be difficult to find the right fit for yourself or a loved one. Our team at Yorkshire of Edina has a […]
Communication Tips for Dementia Caregivers
Dementia is an umbrella term that encompasses a range of medical conditions, including Alzheimer’s, caused by abnormal brain changes. Senior living communities offer specialized care and support for loved ones with dementia to help maintain quality of life. In some cases, family members become caregivers. Because dementia poses challenges with verbal expression, comprehension, and memory, […]
Is The Keto Diet Healthy for Seniors?
When it comes to trying to lose weight, there are many options available—like keto. A popular choice for seniors in assisted living, the keto diet involves consuming more fat and significantly cutting carb intakes, allowing you to change how your body processes food and lose a few pounds. The keto diet can be safe and […]
Top 6 Cell phones for Seniors
With the use of modern technology on the rise, there are more and more ways to keep in touch with the people you care about. However, these advancements in cell phones especially often lead to overly complicated interfaces, buttons, and software, making them much harder to use than necessary. Fortunately, there are some options that […]
A Complete Guide to Memory Care
Memory care is a type of assisted living intended for seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. The level of support provided by memory care involves 24-hour care and a carefully designed environment focused on maintaining quality of life, preserving cognitive function, and making daily life safe. But what does a memory care community do? Memory […]
At What Age Can Dementia Set In?
Even though we do everything we can to prevent the onset of memory-affecting conditions like dementia, the unfortunate reality is that it can develop in any of us. Whether it’s due to our family history, lifestyle, or other cause, memory impairment is a serious problem affecting many people in the United States. So at what […]
When to Move from Assisted Living to Memory Care
Senior communities can provide an increased quality of life for many seniors but, people and their needs aren’t all the same. Fortunately, various communities exist for older adults from several walks of life. And when it’s time for a senior to transition through these stages—from assisted living to memory care, for example—this becomes a question […]
What Does Senior Living Mean?
If you or a loved one are feeling isolated due to a lack of social connection or having difficulties performing activities of daily living, senior living is an option that could help improve quality of life. At Yorkshire of Edina, we offer multiple senior living options that are differentiated by the level of care that […]