When you are living with mobility requirements, you may feel like there may be extra hurdles to enjoying outdoor adventures. If you know where to look, the Capital Region is full of fun things to do with handicap accessibility in mind. We’ve compiled a list of accessible recreation that’s close to your home at The…
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Tips for Seniors Attending Farmer’s Market During COVID-19
We know that you, like most of the residents living in our Eddy Senior Living Communities, have spent the last few months finding creative ways to stay busy. Most people, especially seniors, have been spending as much time home as possible, social distancing from friends and loved ones, and only going out when necessary. Now,…
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9 Activities for Seniors Who are Social Distancing
The Eddy Senior Living communities are known for their great community events and social gatherings, group fitness and wellness programs, and dozens of other life enrichment activities, but with social distancing guidelines in place, we’ve had to find new ways to keep residents connected and safe. Here are some unique and creative ideas for keeping…
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Does a Positive Attitude Help You Age Well?
According to many respected medical professionals, your attitude has a direct effect on your health and how well you age. In fact, multiple studies have shown that positive thinkers are less likely to suffer from chronic diseases and disorders as they age. Now, new research even suggests that optimism can actually prolong your life by…
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Finding Joy in the ‘Little Things’ at Eddy Senior Living
It can be difficult to focus on the positive and keep spirits up in the face of the COVID-19 health crisis, but the residents and staff at Eddy Senior Living have risen to the challenge. While all of our independent senior living, assisted living and memory care facilities are still following a strict “no visitor”…
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5 Ways for Seniors to Stay Happy & Healthy While Self-Isolating
Social distancing and self-isolation are absolutely necessary to protect those of us over the age of 65 from the new coronavirus and COVID-19. Especially those with underlying health issues, such as diabetes, a suppressed immune system, or heart and lung problems. Unfortunately, being stuck inside and feeling cut off from the world can lead to…
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Tips for Caregivers During the Coronavirus Pandemic
With the severe impact that the coronavirus is having on adults age 60 and older, it’s a scary time to be a caregiver for an aging parent or family member. However, there are steps you can take to protect your health and theirs. Here are some key strategies for caregiving amid COVID-19 to help keep…
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Keeping Seniors Engaged & Connected During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Staying at home and avoiding human contact is necessary to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, especially for our most vulnerable senior population. Unfortunately, this means that our senior living communities in Troy, Slingerlands, Niskayuna, East Greenbush and Queensbury NY, as well as others around the state, the nation and the world have had to…
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Resident Advisors: Added Benefit in Our Senior Living Communities
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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Forgetfulness vs. Dementia
Occasional forgetfulness is a natural part of the aging process. For example, misplacing keys or struggling to remember someone’s name from time to time is not necessarily a cause for concern, especially if you or your loved one are able to recall those things later. However, if memory lapses are frequent and they interfere with…
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