Whether it’s the soft purr of a cat or the wet kisses from an over-exuberant dog, there’s nothing like the companionship of a pet to restore calm and put a smile on your face. Studies have shown that just fifteen minutes spent bonding with a pet results in significant hormonal changes in the brain. For…
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Benefits of Gardening for Seniors at Eddy Senior Living | Part 2
In addition to being a senior-friendly form of exercise, gardening provides many benefits for aging adults. It can increase levels of Vitamin D, decrease levels of stress and depression, and even lower the risk of dementia. However, for residents at the Eddy Senior Living Communities, it seems to go beyond the obvious physical and mental…
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Life at The Glen at Hiland Meadows Senior Living Community in Queensbury NY
Choosing the right senior living community requires careful research and planning. 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 live in the community….
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Benefits of Gardening for Seniors at Eddy Senior Living | Part 1
Gardening has many benefits for seniors, but that comes as no surprise to Audrey and Claudia. Residents at the Eddy Senior Living Communities in Slingerlands and Queensbury NY, the two have been gardening their entire lives. In fact, they both chose to retire at Eddy Senior Living, at least in part, because the campuses offer…
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Making the Transition from Respite Care to Permanent Resident
Respite care is most commonly used to give regular caregivers a break – or respite – from their daily responsibilities. However, for many seniors and their families, these short-term temporary stays have become an opportunity to “try out” our assisted living/enriched housing communities before becoming a permanent resident. Here are the stories of four residents…
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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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Music, Memory & Alzheimer’s Disease
Have you ever heard a song on the radio an instantly been transported to a different time in your life? Perhaps you are reminded of your first kiss, a funny story or an important event. Music has a powerful ability to jog our memories and connect us to the past. So powerful, in fact, that…
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Aging in Place vs. Senior Living Communities – A Cost Comparison
One of the most common misconceptions among aging adults is that it’s cheaper to age in place than it is to move to a senior living community. However, that may not necessarily be the case. While you may no longer be making monthly mortgage payments on your home, there are still costs associated with aging…
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Social Media Helps Seniors Stay Connected
What’s the fastest growing demographic on Facebook? It’s not teens or even millennials, but seniors! While most older users fall into the category of “Facebook Surveillance”, since they prefer to use the platform to check out what the kids and grandkids are up to versus actually posting ourselves, there’s still a significant amount of people…
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