While the New Year may traditionally be a time for resolutions, perhaps 2012 may be a good time for resetting our priorities and attitudes toward life. Experts suggest putting together a list of a few doable, realistic goals that can be undertaken in small steps throughout the year.
One of those goals can be to continue to keep in contact with our family and friends as we have done during the pandemic. Something as simple as mailing a greeting card or sending a small token of your appreciation can go a long way to brightening someone’s day. Another thing we can do in 2021 is to commit to trying something new each month. Whether it is experimenting with new recipes and ingredients or picking up some art supplies and taking a beginner’s art class, it is sure to help us feel invigorated. Along those same lines, if you are a reader, try something completely different from your unusual fare. If you are a person of faith, you could devote the New Year to particular themes using Bible verses or words from any inspirational book for guidance. For instance, if you wish to focus on peace, the Bible has hundreds of verses to contemplate that contain those concepts. Others goals for 2021 could include anything from getting out of debt, supporting local businesses, or taking a walk every day. For some, it may be the right time to express your feelings by starting a gratitude journal, or to declutter your home and finally organize the items you do intend to keep. At MorningStar’s Casa Sandoval, we offer the finest independent living and assisted living in Hayward. Not only do we provide a full range of services and amenities but we are one of the more affordable options in the area. Please visit our website to learn more about our community and all we are doing to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our residents during COVID-19. Our entire team is engaged in finding ways to build a true family, one loving relationship at a time! MorningStar’s Casa Sandoval unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living options. Our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve. We are set in a warm, loving environment with exceptional architecture and resort-style amenities. Please visit our website to learn more about trusted senior living in Hayward. In spite of the fact that 2020 has been a difficult year, many Americans have stepped up with generous, charitable donations as well as acts of kindness. Moreover even if your gesture was small, it probably made a big impact on those who were the recipients.
A nonprofit organization founded by Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg that promotes resiliency called Options B joined up with Survey Monkey to learn how giving people were this year, which has been hard on many financially and/or emotionally. The “#OptionBThere” for the holidays initiative found that almost half of all Americans expect this holiday season to be harder than usual. However their research also shows that “we’re giving and receiving more meaningful support than we have in past years—and many people say the simplest acts of care are the ones that help the most.” The survey results found that:
#OptionBThere found that a more thoughtful way to extend holiday greetings was to say something like you are thinking of the person rather than the traditional happy holidays. Also instead of asking if you can do something, just rake their leaves or shovel their snow. Other ideas include giving to a charity you know they care about or putting together a care package for them or for someone they are worried about. Best of all be sure to make plans for next year when we will be able to once again gather together. If you are looking for the finest independent living or assisted living in Hayward, CA, MorningStar’s Casa Sandoval is it. We are a true home that offers privacy, comfort, and security, and graciously meet the needs of our remarkable residents. Our community has 233 private suites in a broad range of floor plans including alcove, studio, and one and two-bedroom apartments. Now under the MorningStar Senior Living Company’s management, we are known throughout the Western US for providing the finest senior housing with heart! MorningStar’s Casa Sandoval unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living options. Our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve. We are set in a warm, loving environment with exceptional architecture and resort-style amenities. Please visit our website to learn more about trusted, affordable senior living in Hayward. Source: optionb.org/optionbthere/holidays At the MorningStar Casa Sandoval senior living community, we want you to know that we do our best to help make assisted living affordable to potential residents. In fact once you reach out to us, our knowledgeable team will be resourceful on your behalf in as many facets of senior life as possible including your ability to pay for the care you need.
To start with, consider the fact that you most likely have numerous financial resources available to you beyond your retirement savings and investments. Moreover as we want to make sure you get the best expert advice, we have partnered with Elderlife Financial Services, a company with over 20 years of experience helping thousands of families transition loved ones into senior living. For a free financial consultation, we have their contact information on our website, or just ask and we will be happy to give it to you. Here are a few examples of resources that may be available to help you pay for assisted living. Depending on the policy, long-term care insurance can help pay for a variety of services in senior communities, and can offer care options often not covered through federal subsidies of Medicare and Medicaid (see below section). Another source of untapped funding could be from whole life and universal life insurance policies. However as there can be tax consequences, it may be in your best interest to consult Elderlife Financial Services for their advice. Other sources of income could include the sale of your home, a reverse mortgage, or a bridge loan. We encourage you to reach out to us to inquire about MorningStar Casa Sandoval’s availability and pricing. We think you will be pleased to find we offer one of the best deals for independent living and assisted living in Hayward. Our location is both convenient to medical facilities and shopping as well as offers scenic views of the Bay, Hayward Hills and the San Francisco skyline. MorningStar’s Casa Sandoval unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living options. Our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve. We are set in a warm, loving environment with exceptional architecture and resort-style amenities. Please visit our website to learn more about the unsurpassed senior living Hayward seniors have come to count on. Whenever we suffer from a bout of the flu or another illness for a couple of weeks, we quickly remember that good health is a blessing. So consider how tough it is for some people forced to deal with the consequences of long-term medical conditions that impact their lives every day. Many of these debilitating, persistent conditions cause pain, fatigue and other life-altering symptoms.
Experts recommend if you are one of these people that you give yourself what you need whether it is food, sleep or down time and get into the habit of listening to your body and honoring its limitations. The MedlinePlus website explains it is important to support yourself as well as to let go of expectations, and if you need more support, know where to go to get it. Also learn as much as you can about your condition as people typically cope better once they know how to take care of themselves. In addition they say let go of blame. Your medical condition may be a result of your family history or just something that happened. Another thing experts want people to know is over time, they will adapt; and that “you will feel like yourself again as you learn how to fit your illness into your life.” If you are dealing with anxiety, try taking a walk, reading a book, or watching a movie. Other coping mechanisms include yoga, tai chi, or mediation as well as learning to play an instrument or taking an art class. Moreover don’t neglect family and friends, give them a call to see how they are doing. MorningStar’s Casa Sandoval offers affordable senior living to Hayward area seniors and provides a lifestyle of comfort, wellbeing and security. With 233 bright suites in a variety of floor plans from studio to alcove and one- and two-bedroom configurations, we welcome those looking for independent living and assisted living. Visit our website for pricing and availability and to learn more about our community. MorningStar Casa Sandoval’s unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living options. Our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve. We are set in a warm, loving environment with exceptional architecture and resort-style amenities. Please visit our website to learn more about the area’s best independent and assisted living Hayward offers. A recent study from the Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders (LIFE) trial concluded that if you want to remain mobile and healthy in old age, you should start walking. Furthermore it says even if you are already well into old age, it is not too late to reap the benefits.
The 2 ½ year trial included more than 1,600 men and women between the ages of 70 and 89, of whom none had exercised regularly; and all were relatively frail. The study authors say half of the participants took part in a daily exercise plan that included walking in addition to strength and balance exercises. The other half of the group did some gentle stretching routines and took part in healthy aging educational workshops. Researchers found that those who were assigned to the exercise group were “28% less likely to have become disabled (defined by the inability to walk about 400 yards without help) compared to those in the education group. They were also 18% less likely to have had any episode of physical disability.” The study’s authors believe the results would be even more marked if those in the “healthy aging workshops” had not discovered the benefits of exercising on their own. Another thing to encourage seniors to exercise is experts consider the ability to walk on one’s own without assistance the key to their independence. Walking is easy to do and does not require special equipment other than a pair of good walking shoes. If you are a senior who wants to start exercising, medical professionals say consult your healthcare provider, and slowly and gradually work your way toward longer distances. For more information on the finest senior living Hayward offers, visit the MorningStar Casa Sandoval’s website. Here we have direct links for pricing and availability as well as floor plans, a list of amenities and services, and information on MorningStar’s commitment to providing seniors affordable, trusted independent living and assisted living. MorningStar Casa Sandoval senior living community’s unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living options. Our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve. Set in a warm, loving environment, we offer exceptional architecture and resort-style amenities. Please visit our website to learn more about the finest independent living and assisted living Hayward offers. Source: health.harvard.edu/blog/walking-exercise-helps-seniors-stay-mobile-independent-201405287173 If you have been relying on a piecemeal approach to care for your elderly parent’s various needs, you may want to consider moving them into an assisted living community. Especially now during the pandemic, having a series of people coming into their home on a daily basis may not make good sense. Another thing many are not aware of is that assisted living can be more affordable than in-home care services. Experts say if you are paying for more than 40 hours of weekly care, all told, assisted living is probably less expensive.
Moreover the peace of mind you get knowing trained care managers are always available to help navigate changes in your loved one’s health, is priceless. At MorningStar Casa Sandoval, we provide both independent living and assisted living Hayward seniors know they can count on for comfort, wellbeing and security. As an assisted living resident, your parent will have an individualized care plan created just for them after an extensive interview process with our Wellness Director. It includes an assessment of their current health as well as a full review of their medical history. Additionally we routinely re-evaluate the needs of our residents and update care plans as needed. Monthly costs are based on the level of care (we have five levels), along with various auxiliary services, both medical and non-medical, that are priced a la carte. MorningStar Casa Sandoval is committed to serving seniors and ensuring they are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve. We invite you to take a look at our website to learn more about our amenities, our services, and our company’s philosophy to care. We continue to work tirelessly to stay abreast of the health care crisis and to mitigate the rippling societal effects of the lockdown through innovation and adoption of new practices. One of those practices includes the use of Electrostatic Disinfectant technology that is perfectly safe for humans but deadly against infectious diseases. MorningStar’s Casa Sandoval unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living options. Our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve. We are set in a warm, loving environment with exceptional architecture and resort-style amenities. Please visit our website to learn more about trusted senior living in Hayward. As many of us, especially seniors, are staying close to home and avoiding crowds this winter, it looks like we will have plenty of time on our hands. Rather than feeling sad about it, we should take advantage of the time and try to do something we have always wanted to do like learn to play a musical instrument, or pick up from where we left off as kids. After all we will have plenty of time to practice, and as research shows, exercising our brains are important to staying sharp. The Cognitive Vitality website reports on several recent studies that suggest music may enhance cognitive function and promote healthy aging. Researchers believe that musical training may increase the resiliency of the brain.
Further proof of the benefits comes from a study out of the University of South Florida, Tampa that also found it is never too late to reap the rewards. Participants included adults 60 to 85 years of age with no previous musical experience. Divided into two groups, one took individual piano lessons and the other group did not. Researchers found those who receive lessons had “more robust gains in memory, verbal fluency, processing speed and other cognitive functions, compared with those who had not received lessons.” Seniors who are picking up instruments they played as children or starting out as beginners, say not only is it enjoyable but helps lower their stress. Moreover while studies suggest that active musical practice may provide the greatest level of neuroprotection, there is also evidence to suggest simply listening to music is beneficial to cognitive function and aging. At the MorningStar Casa Sandoval, we proudly offer senior living Hayward area families trust. Our community has independent living and assisted living that is both affordable and accommodating. We have 233 private suites with a wide selection of floor plans (more than 40 different configurations) including studio, alcove and one and two-bedroom apartments. Casa Sandoval is managed by the MorningStar Senior Living Company, which has a reputation throughout the Western US for providing senior housing with heart! In addition we remain confident in our COVID-19 protocols for keeping all those beneath our roof safe. MorningStar’s Casa Sandoval unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living options. Our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve. We are set in a warm, loving environment with exceptional architecture and resort-style amenities. Please visit our website to learn more about the finest independent living and assisted living in Hayward, CA. Source: alzdiscovery.org/cognitive-vitality/blog/does-music-benefit-the-brain#:~:text=Recent%20studies%20suggest%20that%20music,the%20resiliency%20of%20the%20brain. aarp.org/home-family/friends-family/info-2020/learn-to-play-instrument-coronavirus/?intcmp=MOA-HF-FF-R2-POS2-HS-VIDEO%20.html |
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