Category: Memory Care
Talking To Your Doctor – Tips For Seniors
Tealridge Retirement Community in Edmond, Oklahoma offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Contact us here for more information and to schedule a tour.
Brain Games For Seniors
Keeping your brain in shape during late adulthood is not only possible, but it is vitally important. Often times in the retirement years, the pace of life slows down, which means that brains don’t get the work outs that they used to. Therefore, it’s important to incorporate challenging brain exercises into your routine to keep…
Community Spotlight: Virtual Seminars
Tealridge is adapting to life during the pandemic by hosting online virtual seminars. In the midst of so much change, the need for connection is still so important. For example, Tealridge Independent Living executive director, Melissa Mahaffey MHA explored family relationships and how each family member plays his/her own roll during this pandemic. She addressed…
Strength Training Tips For Seniors
When ask what the secret is to a long and happy life, a frequent response from senior adults is this: Just Keep Moving. Moving the body is an essential part of maintaining wellness, and that includes keeping those muscles strong and toned. According to aaptiv.com, here are a few strength training tips for seniors. As…
Community Spotlight: Social Connection
Social interaction is a top priority at Tealridge Retirement Community. Not only do we have multiple gatherings throughout the week, such as ice cream socials and sing-a-longs, but we also have amazing entertainment like singing groups, piano players, educational speakers and more. Due to COVID, many of these normal activities are put on hold. But…
Emotional Obstacles to Downsizing
The thought pops into your head: “Maybe it’s time to downsize.” Maybe your family has all grown up and moved into their own homes, maybe you’ve reached retirement and suddenly come to the realization that you are living alone in a big house, or maybe the upkeep of your home is all just too much.…
How to Start a Conversation About Moving to a Senior Living Community
Maybe the last time you visited home you noticed some things about your loved ones that sparked concern. Maybe mom and dad mentioned needing some extra help around the house, or you worry about them being unable to keep up with their lifestyle. Transitions are always difficult, especially when it comes to the time for…
Preventing Social Isolation In Seniors
Tealridge Retirement Community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Contact us here for more information and to schedule a tour.
Tips For Visiting A Senior Living Community
If you find yourself on the precipice of searching for a senior living community, the task can appear to be a daunting one. Here are some suggestions of things to look for and to experience. Keep track of what you notice and how you feel with each one, then you will be able to compare…
Seven Dimensions of Healthy Aging
Beyond simply choosing healthy foods and exercising, healthy aging incorporates a whole spectrum of areas in life. It is equally important to maintain each of these areas, or you may fast find yourself with “something missing.” Learn more about each of these areas below, thanks to the International Council on Active Aging: Emotional Wellness: Like…
