As much as we may hate to admit it, it’s normal to need more help as we age. Maintaining a home, paying bills, grocery shopping, preparing meals, even bathing and dressing can become too much, and the need for either home care or an assisted living community becomes evident. While the majority of seniors would…
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Category: Assisted Living/Enriched Housing
Easing 5 Common Fears about Assisted Living
Regardless of age, change is scary, as is the unknown. So it’s no surprise that fear is what holds many seniors back from moving into an assisted living community. The good news is that most of the fears associated with assisted living are based on misinformation. To help ease those fears and set the record…
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Health Benefits of Assisted Living/Enriched Housing
The decision to leave your home, or move an aging loved one out of their home and into an assisted living community, can be wrought with emotion. At Eddy Senior Living, we encourage families to try and take the emotion out of the decision momentarily, and consider the pros and cons. An assisted living community…
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Resident Advisors: Who are they? What can they do for you?
March is National Social Work month, which seems like the perfect time to remind both our existing residents and those seniors who may be considering a move to Eddy Senior Living about our Resident Advisor Services. Like social workers, our Resident Advisors help seniors solve and cope with problems in their everyday lives. What is…
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Friendship in Senior Living Communities
With retirement comes more time to do the things we enjoy, but often the social circle with which to do these things tends to shrink. After all, it’s natural for work colleagues to drift apart when they’re no longer sharing offices and coffee breaks, and even close friends and neighbors may find themselves separated by…
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Tips for Organizing Medical Information for Seniors & Caregivers
For aging parents and their adult children, organizing and keeping track of essential health information can be a challenge. This is particularly true if caregiving responsibilities are shared among several relatives, or if a senior has chronic medical conditions that require the care of multiple providers. The first step to getting organized is to collect…
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The Terrace Communities Celebrate National Assisted Living Week
Established by the National Center for Assisted Living in 1995, National Assisted Living Week® kicks off annually on the first Sunday after Labor Day. Throughout the week, assisted living communities across the country are celebrated. Special events and activities are planned for residents and their loved ones, as well as the staff and volunteers, and…
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What it’s Like to Live at Glen Eddy Senior Living Community in Niskayuna NY
Choosing the right senior living community requires careful research and planning. In addition to cost, you’ll want to consider the campus and its location, the size and layout of the apartments, the staff, the availability of services and amenities, and the food and dining options. You’ll also want to understand what it’s truly like to…
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Benefits of Walking for Seniors
Walking has many benefits for seniors, but that comes as no surprise to Manu and Ann Malkani. The two have been married for 46 years, and walking has always been part of their life together. “We walk to maintain good health, feel energized, breathe fresh air and spend quiet time together to talk,” says Ann….
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Assisted Living/Enriched Housing Basics: What Adult Children Should Know
For many adult children, it can be difficult to admit that our parents are getting older, and it can be even harder for aging parents to accept that they need help. However, ignoring the warning signs only puts our loved ones at risk. Whether you’ve noticed a decline in your parent’s ability to perform everyday…
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