Senior Living Blog by UMH | Cognitive Health

Breaking Down the Benefits of a Continuum Community for Seniors

By: Marissa Salvesen June 6th, 2024

A continuum community for seniors — also called a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) or life plan community — offers a wealth of benefits to older adults looking to remain in the same setting as their care needs change.

Facing Fears And Addressing Emotions in the Senior Living Decision

By: Tracey Haughton June 5th, 2024

Making the transition to community living is a weighty decision for seniors, caregivers, and family members alike. Whether the senior in your life is planning a move to an independent living community or you are preparing to move your loved one to a memory care community, the decision can bring feelings of fear and complex emotions.

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Embracing Change: Senior Living and Emotional Resilience

By: Tracey Haughton May 10th, 2024

The transition to senior living has the potential to bring significant positive change to an older adult’s life. Reaping the most benefits from this lifestyle, however, may largely depend on an individual’s ability to adapt to change. A senior’s openness to change may even be linked to better mental health and lower risks of depression and anxiety. In this article, we’ll explore some of the many changes senior loved ones may face and offer strategies for strengthening emotional resilience to best cope with these transitions.

Top Cognitive Games and Mental Exercises for Seniors

By: Elizabeth Bemis January 14th, 2020

It is never too late to help your aging loved one focus on their cognitive health and improve their brain function. While it’s certainly true that age plays a major role in the decline of memory and other cognitive abilities, studies show there are proven ways to work on maintaining and enhancing these capabilities at any age.