The short answer is dementia causes an upset to your loved one’s internal body clock, causing a biological mix-up between day and night. This causes further confusion and agitation for your loved one with dementia, as they may not understand why it’s dark outside when they believe it is the middle of the afternoon. This phenomenon, known as sundowning,...
Along with Passover and Sukkot, Shavuot is a harvest holiday – which means it’s all about the food! Particularly, the food with dairy in it. Why is dairy the focal point of Shavuot you might be asking? Well, there have been different explanations given throughout the years, but the one that seems the most plausible is how the Torah is referred to as “milk...
It comes as no surprise that seniors would like to remain independent for as long as possible. However, this is only feasible when they have the right supports in place. At Lester Senior Living, our independent seniors have the opportunity each day to explore our community as they please. They wake when refreshed and eat when they are hungry, and the only schedule...
Summer is in the air! With everyone spending significantly more time outdoors, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t incorporate a daily workout outside while the weather is warm. Not to mention, seniors who stay active preserve their mobility for longer, have less dementia-related sleep problems and are just happier overall! If you’re looking for...
Life changes whether we want it to or not. It’s a tough fact to embrace, but it is the truth. This can be especially tough for seniors to grapple with. This is because as we grow older, we may not have the same capabilities we once did. As seniors struggle with new challenges like mobility limitations or memory loss, they need...
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