News & Blog
Is There Such a Thing as Too Much News? When to Turn It Off
Many of us who might otherwise be news junkies are finding the news to be more and more difficult to read and listen to. We have grown tired of listening to bad news. Is there really such a thing as news fatigue? Yes, in a word, there is. In the beginning of the...
Online Discussion Groups for Seniors During COVID-19
For seniors who are trying to stay home and avoid catching COVID-19 since they are a vulnerable population, here are some new ideas for keeping occupied online: discussion groups. There are an unlimited number of ways to talk to others online, and we’re going to go...
Ways That Your Family Can Help Offset Depression or Potential Depression in Seniors
The current social distancing requirements for managing the COVID-19 pandemic can be especially challenging for seniors. As a result of the social distancing, it’s not unusual for some seniors in long-term care to feel anxious or depressed. Last time on our blog, we...
Mindfulness Meditation, Seniors in Long-Term Care Communities, & Anxiety Reduction
Mindfulness meditation is a great method for coping with anxiety. And mindfulness meditation can be learned and practiced by people of all ages. But before we discuss mindfulness meditation, let's talk a little about anxiety. Anxiety is normal during COVID-19. It's...
CONNECT WITH A LOVED ONE
Connecting with a loved one at the Hamlets just got easier! It is so important to keep connected with one another, in an effort to keep the communication going between our residents and the outside world, and keep the positive vibes flowing, we have created a new...
Activity Resources for Vernon Seniors
As a member of the retirement community in Vernon, you are probably already aware of the mental and physical health benefits of staying active and participating in regular activities. Staying active is essential to maintaining health, both physical and mental. One of...
Staying Connected During Social Distancing
During this time of social distancing, we are doing everything in our power to keep our residents safe and healthy and to ”flatten the curve.” While maintaining our social distancing we have encouraged people to connect in other ways. Residents have been receiving...
How Long Term Care Communities Can Help Seniors Overcome Social Isolation
Years of studies and research have shown that social isolation in seniors can have a negative impact on not only the emotional and mental well-being, but also physical and cognitive well-being. Humans are naturally social creatures, and all facets of our health are...
How to Determine if Your Senior Parents Needs 24-Hour Nursing Care
When is it time for 24-hour nursing care? The decision to put your loved one into 24 hour nursing care in a Vernon nursing home can be difficult. Often, people wait until there is an emergency or crisis to make this decision, but this is often not in the best interest...
The Importance of Spending Time with Loved Ones After the Holidays
The Holiday season is a wonderful time, with people and families getting together to celebrate and enjoy one another’s company. This time of year is greatly looked forward to by seniors in residential care in Vernon. Unfortunately, once the holidays come to an end,...