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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Winter Activities Popular at Eddy Senior Living
Winters in the Albany Capital Region can be challenging for people of all ages, but they are particularly difficult for seniors. Below freezing temperatures compounded by snow and ice accumulations make it unsafe to drive or even walk outside, not to mention the hazards of snow removal. Family members and caregivers, too, are limited by…
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Seniors – Take Time to Socialize for Good Health!
How long has it been since you took the time to talk to your neighbor? Or spend an evening with friends? If you’ve been neglecting your social life, particularly if you are a senior, you may want to rethink your actions. It turns out people – especially seniors – who seek out social situations are…
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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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Senior Safety During the Winter Months
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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