Often families are confused with the terms “independent living” and “assisted living” and are not sure which one is best suited for their needs. To clarify, the term independent living is used to describe senior living communities that are designed specifically for seniors 55 and older who want to and are able to live without any help. Assisted living is designed for seniors who still wish to live independently with personal privacy and autonomy, but require a little assistance in their daily lives.
Independent living is ideal for individuals who no longer wish to maintain their own home and desire a more carefree lifestyle. While each community can vary, many offer amenities such as social activities, day trips and meals. Senior independent communities offer residents the freedom to enjoy their retirement years without being tied down with mowing lawns, shoveling snow and other routine chores that need to be done when owning a home. At assisted living communities, residents get help with daily personal care and are provided with an array of services such as housekeeping, laundry, transportation, daily meals, and 24 hour supervision. Generally a community assesses in-coming residents to determine the level of assistance needed that is agreeable to the senior and their extended family. Other amenities offered by assisted living communities may include a range of activities and wellness programs. If you are looking for the finest senior living Hayward, CA offers, MorningStar’s Casa Sandoval is it. We are a true home that offers privacy, comfort, and security, and a staff that works hard to meet the needs of our remarkable residents. Our community has 233 private suites for independent and assisted living in a broad range of floor plans. Along with stylish suites, our community has fenced gardens and courtyards, theatre/chapel, salon, general store, fitness center, garage parking and much more. We would love the opportunity to tell you more about our beautiful community. At Casa Sandoval, our mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living Hayward, CA offers. We have built a foundation on honoring God, valuing our seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve. Set in a warm, loving atmosphere with beautiful surroundings and resort-style amenities, we provide outstanding independent and assisted living. Currently Shingrix is the only vaccine approved for adults 50 years and older to protect against shingles. This vaccine is important as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports nearly one in three people in the U.S. develop shingles at some point, and every year an estimated 1 million people are diagnosed with the disease.
Symptoms of shingles include pain, rash, itching, and at first fluid-filled, then eventually crusting blisters. People can additionally suffer from a hypersensitivity to touch or light as well as headaches and fevers. The disease can last anywhere from a few weeks to several months and pain is generally most intense in the first few weeks. Some individuals may require pain medication to sleep or get comfort. Medical professionals say now is the time to get a Shingrix vaccine. When it first came on the market in 2017 so many people wanted it there weren’t enough dosages to meet demand. Now manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline reports there is plenty of supply available for anyone who wishes to get the shot. The vaccine requires two doses given any time between two to six months; and studies show it to be highly effective against the shingles in both older healthy adults and frailer ones. “In a large multicenter study of approximately 27,000 people vaccinated with Shingrix or a placebo, effectiveness ranged from about 90% in frail participants to nearly 96% in non-frail participants.” If you are looking for the finest independent living or assisted living Hayward offers, we encourage you to consider Casa Sandoval. Our recently renovated community has 233 stylish suites in a range of floor plans including alcove, studio, and one and two-bedroom apartments. Please visit our website for contact info, list of amenities, floorplans, photos, and map as well as information about MorningStar Senior Living, who manages Casa Sandoval. We proudly provide the very best in senior living with our unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest.” With a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve, we create a true home for residents amid a beautiful setting. If you are looking for exceptional independent or assisted living, Hayward CA’s Casa Sandoval may be your answer. Source: health.usnews.com/health-care/patient-advice/articles/shingrix-shingles-vaccine Research indicates we may be able to promote brain health by engaging in challenging cognitive activities like learning a new skill at an older age. The University of Texas studied the benefits for older adults who pursued cognitively engaging activities later in life.
The study consisted of 221 participants ranging in ages from 60 to 90, with an average age of 72 to try and determine what type of activities offered the greatest benefit to aging brains. Participants were divided into 6 groups with three taking part in what researchers labeled “productive cognitive engagement” involving active learning. Activities included learning photography and how to edit photos on the computer, quilting on a computer-driven sewing machine or doing both photography and quilting. Two other groups were assigned to what researchers referred to as the ‘receptive engagement conditions,’ and neither involved learning new things or engaging in unfamiliar intellectual activities. Rather people were put into a social club where they mainly did familiar activities or were asked to read informative material and watch documentaries. All performed their tasks for 15 hours per week for 14 weeks. The sixth group was the control group and did not change their activity patterns. Researchers compared participants at the end of the study and found those who did productive cognitive engagement had significantly more improvement in episodic memory. They explain episodic memory is our memory of past events and has been found to be the type of memory most impacted by aging. The study suggests “memory improvement need not come from brain games or memory drills, but can also come from learning a challenging new skill.” At Casa Sandoval, our stylish apartments come in a range of floors plans including alcove, studio, one-bedroom and 2-bedroom configurations. Amenities include a full range of onsite attractions such as Executive Chef-inspired meals, restaurant-style dining, fitness center, garage parking, billiards lounge, card room, ice cream parlor and more. In addition, we offer a range of wellness programs and activities designed for residents’ physical, mental, social and spiritual connection. For more information on the finest independent and assisted living in Hayward, CA please visit our website. We proudly provide the very best in senior living with our unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest.” With a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve, we create a true home for residents amid a beautiful setting. If you are looking for exceptional independent or assisted living, Hayward CA’s Casa Sandoval may be your answer. Source: matherinstitute.com/2015/06/29/late-life-learning-what-are-the-brain-benefits/ |
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