Ever had a senior moment? You found yourself holding the phone and couldn’t remember who you wanted to call? Or you blanked out on your new neighbor’s name? Many times when we experience these little signs of forgettery (yes...
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The Importance of Social Life for Seniors Did you know that social isolation may be unhealthy for you? The National Institute of Aging says there’s a “strong correlation between social interaction and health and well-being among older adults.” There...
July Fourth is about freedom, liberty and independence. While we may all be happy about our freedom from rulers and dictators, there are some of us who feel limited in their personal freedom. This may be especially true for...
Healthy ageing comes along with many changes. While Wellington Estates is all about adapting to change, some changes are easier to deal with than others. A particular difficulty is facing loss, whether it’s loss of ability, a loved one...
Change isn’t easy. This is especially true when the change comes along with negatively held interpretations, like ageing and disability. So, it is understandable that your loved one may have to go through a process in coming to terms...
A new healthcare company, with the potential to disrupt the American healthcare system, just got one step closer to realizing its goal. Healthcare isn’t a field that can be easily modified. Major companies, among them Walmart, have tried but...
Assisted living can be difficult to come to terms with. Although we at Wellington Estates believe that “you shouldn’t be burdened with the daily stuff,” we also know that when the daily stuff becomes a burden, you might need...
“I’ve been around a long time, and life still has a whole lot of surprises for me.” – Loretta Lynn When was the last time you surprised your beloved parents? Was it a birthday party? a surprise visit? or, perhaps,...
“We hope we can slow or possibly reverse the symptoms of Alzheimer’s.” – Gregory Benford June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month.1 You’ve probably come across a person or two suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. But you may not know just...
At the beginning of the month we announced May is Mental Health Month. Now, as we reach the closing hours of May, it’s time to reflect. Although Wellington Estates isn’t a mental health facility per se, we realize the...