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Staying engaged and enriched in our lives is important at any age, and remains vital for numerous seniors and those approaching senior age. In fact, one of the top reasons some seniors choose to make the move to a senior living community, a decision often made...

In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the basics on senior malnutrition and its causes. While malnutrition can impact anyone at any age, some seniors are at higher risk due to several variables, from illness and aging changes to medications,...

There are several elements that play a role in senior health, and nutrition is at or near the top of any such list. A healthy diet and related lifestyle will lead to several health-related benefits for seniors, but on the flip side, poor nutritional habits leading to...

After many long months of dealing with the new outbreak, COVID-19 vaccine products have finally been approved and have started being given to people around the globe. And as some of the first who either already have been or will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine,...

With the holidays fast approaching, families around the country are making plans for the festive season. Due to unique events of this past year and the COVID-19 outbreak, sadly, a greater percentage of these plans are being made for virtual gatherings. Within the...

In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the basics on important Medicare coverage for seniors. Offered by the federal government to seniors over age 65, Medicare provides basic health services and insurance coverage to over 60 million seniors in...

For community staff with Avamere at Mountain Ridge and our numerous assisted living community programs, medical care and attention are constantly some of the top priorities. Proper medical staff are a mainstay in our communities, for starters, and we’re also highly...

If you’re reaching an older point in your life where you might need assistance with certain daily activities, or if you’re the caregiver of such an individual, one of the first questions you might have is which sort of senior care community is best. There are several...

For any loved one or caregiver of a senior, whether in an assisted living community or elsewhere, knowledge of common medical conditions and their signs is always valuable. One great example is a stroke, which is a higher risk for some seniors than many others – and...

Many peoples’ memories worsen over time, a natural reality, and for this reason a number of seniors may deal with memory loss issues of some kind. How can caregivers, doctors or even seniors themselves tell whether such issues are just simple results of aging, or...

In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the important factors to consider as you’re looking for the ideal memory care community for a loved one dealing with a condition like Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia or a related disease. Those with such...

We take pride in all our assisted living communities at Avamere at Mountain Ridge, and one area that’s of particular value to some of our residents is Memory Care. We provide caring, individual memory care services to any residents struggling with Alzheimer’s,...

There is extra strain on everyone during this period due to the worldwide COVID-19 outbreak, and this is particularly true for many seniors. Both for seniors in assisted living facilities and those still living in other locations, several areas of this outbreak can be...

For both seniors and, secondarily, their caregivers, the process of moving into a senior living facility can be a stressful one. Beyond the rigors of the actual move itself, there are often concerns over leaving a longtime home and separating from the kind of...

Creativity and various activities that promote the mind are commonly used across numerous health-related areas to great effect, and the world of senior care is no different. Art therapy and other creative outlets are regularly promoted by programs ranging from...

At Avamere at Mountain Ridge, our team of caring assisted living professionals understands full well how difficult many senior transitions can be. Whether it’s the move from their longtime home into a retirement home, receiving assistance with tasks they used to be...

Within the facilities at Avamere at Mountain Ridge, one of the assisted living services we pride ourselves most on is our memory care program. We’re honored to provide caring, quality services to seniors suffering from Alzheimer’s, dementia or other memory conditions,...

At Avamere at Mountain Ridge, one of the top priorities within our assisted living facilities is tracking and maintaining up-to-date medical information for all our residents. Keeping a well-stored and easily accessible set of records for everyone within our senior...