Winter can be a dangerous time for seniors in the Northeast, between sub-zero temperatures and the risk of slipping and falling created by the season’s often-plentiful snow and ice. Therefore, keeping you warm, safe and on your feet is a top priority at Eddy Senior Living Communities. Our Communities offer many safety features and maintenance…
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Queensbury Senior Living Community Announces Plans for Memory Care Facility
Eddy Senior Living is pleased to announce its plans to expand The Glen at Hiland Meadows senior living community in Queensbury NY. The $25-million project planned for the spring of 2020 was approved by the Queensbury Planning Board in October 2019, and is expected to open in August 2021. The plans include three separate projects;…
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Holiday Gift Ideas for Seniors
Everyone has someone on their holiday shopping list that is impossible to buy for, and for many, it’s an elderly parent or grandparent. In fact, they’ve probably already told you they don’t need or want anything this year, right? Luckily, we know a lot about seniors, including what they both need and want. If you’re…
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5 Signs You, or a Caregiver You Know, Needs Respite Care
“Place the oxygen mask on yourself before helping others.” Anyone who has ever been on a flight knows the drill, and the same can be said for caregiving. In order to give your loved one your best, it’s important that you take care of your own mental and physical health first. For caregivers, that means…
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Short-Term Independent Living Stays: A Much-Needed Break from The Winter Grind
Short-term stays for up to several months at an independent senior living-community can be just what seniors need for a much-deserved break, especially during the difficult winter months. Eddy Senior Living Communities offer short-term apartment rentals at multiple locations, along with special rates and amenities that make these accommodations all the more attractive. At Eddy…
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Life at Our Independent Senior Living Community in East Greenbush 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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What it’s Like to Live at Beverwyck Senior Living Community in Slingerlands 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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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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Eddy Senior Living Residents Benefit from Pet Therapy
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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