Assisted Living

It’s no surprise that walking into a well-designed, clean room can make a person feel happy or at ease, but did you know interior design can play an even more significant role in healthcare facilities? A thoughtful and purposeful design can truly impact a person’s quality of care. Loretto’s Borer Memory Life Community was designed…

By: Mary Koenig, Administrator of The Heritage Memory Life Community and board member of The Alzheimer’s Association of CNY In June, we celebrate Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. Though there are many types of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common, affecting over 6 million Americans. It is the seventh leading cause of death…

Summer has finally arrived, and everyone is excited to spend their days enjoying the warm sunshine. The sun’s rays can benefit seniors and positively affect their overall health, but necessary measures need to be taken to protect their skin from the sun. To enjoy the benefits of the sun while minimizing risks, it is important…

Dental health is vital to a person’s overall well-being, and dental health needs and concerns may change with age. Dr. Bharathi Shivanand, Dentist at the PACE CNY clinic, has worked with PACE participants since 2016 and has seen many patients with various concerns. In her experience, she has noticed the following dental health issues or…

Senior tech usage is on the rise! According to one study by The Pew Research Center, the number of seniors age 65+ using technology, like tablets or cell phones, has steadily increased over the past decade. Seniors are making great strides with technology usage. While many older adults have the essential functions down and feel…

As we age, the way our bodies work begins to change – including our hearts. Older adults above age 65 are more susceptible to heart disease. Luckily, there are ways to monitor our heart health, reduce the risk of heart disease, and boost our overall health and well-being. Here are 5 ways to Love Your…

In the later months of winter, as the holidays come to an end and things begin to slow down – it may leave many of us with a case of the winter blues. When it comes to older adults, the chance of becoming affected by the winter blues may be higher due to various factors.…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! From a cozy cup of hot chocolate by the tree or sharing a meal, many have fond memories of celebrating the holidays with family and friends in their homes throughout their life. For people who live in an assisted living community, it can be an adjustment to…

The holidays are a time that we spend with family and friends. For some people, this is a chance to reunite with their loved ones who we may not regularly see throughout the year. While the holidays are a chance to catch up, eat, drink, and be merry – they are also a time when…

Certified home health aides (or CHHAs) care for and assist residents while providing services to maintain physical and emotional comfort in a homelike setting. For example, at Loretto’s Borer Memory Life Community at The Nottingham campus, CHHAs help ensure that residents feel at home. Timnasia Maeweather, currently a CHHA at The Nottingham, began her career…