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Senior Hydration Basics during the Dog Days of Summer

Summer heat and humidity can put older adults at risk for dehydration. Learn how to keep a senior loved one safe and recognize warning signs of dehydration. The hot, humid days of summer can present unique safety challenges for seniors. Adults with high blood pressure, for example, need to be especially cautious during periods of [...]

Senior Hydration Basics during the Dog Days of Summer2019-08-05T08:00:53-04:00

Managing High Blood Pressure During Summer Humidity

Summer heat and humidity can be especially dangerous to people with high blood pressure. Here’s what seniors and caregivers should know. Many of us are aware that weather can play a role in triggering certain health problems. Seniors who suffer from arthritis symptoms, for example, often say winter leaves them feeling tough. Older adults who [...]

Managing High Blood Pressure During Summer Humidity2018-08-06T16:14:15-04:00

5 Summer Safety Tips for Seniors

Summer heat can present health risks for older adults. Follow these 5 summer safety tips to keep an older adult in your family safe. As we prepare to welcome the first day of summer on June 21st, we want to take time to share a few safety tips. While most of us enjoy spending time [...]

5 Summer Safety Tips for Seniors2018-06-12T08:00:56-04:00

Jerry Apps and Family Recipes from the Great Depression and World War II

Family Recipes from the Great Depression and World War II Jerry Apps and his daughter, Susan Apps-Bodilly, share memories and stories centered on family recipes from the Great Depression and World War II on PBS Wisconsin. Renaissance senior living resident, Jerry Apps, was featured in Jerry Apps: Food & Memories on PBS Wisconsin. Jerry, having [...]

Jerry Apps and Family Recipes from the Great Depression and World War II2023-04-19T16:52:59-04:00

How Respite Care Helps Families Enjoy a Vacation Together

If you are a family caregiver trying to plan a summer vacation with your own children, respite care might help. Learn more from Legacy Senior Living. Family caregivers provide support that is crucial to the health and wellness of older Americans. The AARP estimates that family caregivers provide nearly $470 billion in unpaid care each [...]

How Respite Care Helps Families Enjoy a Vacation Together2018-04-16T08:00:00-04:00

Using Scent to Manage Mood Changes in a Senior with Alzheimer’s

Our sense of smell is more powerful than we know. One way of managing mood changes for people with Alzheimer’s is to make use of different scents. If you’ve ever felt transported by the scent of pumpkin pie or fall leaves, then you know the power of scent. Or if you’ve ever lit a lavender [...]

Using Scent to Manage Mood Changes in a Senior with Alzheimer’s2017-07-24T08:00:03-04:00
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