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The Importance of Eye Health for Seniors

By: Elizabeth Bemis March 27th, 2017

You’ve heard of the Ides of March, but have you heard about the Eyes of March? March is “Save Your Vision Month” (named by the American Optometric Association) and a great time to evaluate and improve your eye health. The American Optometric Association created "Save Your Vision Month" to bring awareness to eye health and important practices to maintain throughout the year. Although eye health is extremely important to everyone, seniors must take extra precautions to have optimum eye health.

Healthy Aging at United Methodist Homes: Live to be 120!

By: Jim Stinson August 9th, 2013

“May You Live to Be 120!” Written by Guest Blogger, Jim Stinson, Director of Spiritual Life (United Methodist Homes) “May you live to be 120!” This traditional Jewish birthday blessing comes from the book of Genesis (6:3). The Lord said, ‘My spirit shall not abide in mortals forever, for they are flesh; their days shall be one hundred and twenty years.’ There was a time when this wish was at best a metaphor and, at worst, trite and meaningless. The likelihood of living that long is still not reality for most of us, but it is increasingly more within the realm of possibility. We now have centenarians as an ever-growing segment of our population. Is this a good thing? Is it a bad thing? Would you want to live that long?

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The Importance of Diabetes Care

By: Elizabeth Bemis April 2nd, 2013

Diabetes can be a very confusing and overwhelming condition. It is important as you manage your health that you become aware of ways to prevent this disease and manage it if you are diagnosed. People who are overweight, inactive, and over age 45 are at a higher risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes prevention is a huge factor in positive senior health outcomes.

Calcium Content Tips for Seniors

By: Elizabeth Bemis January 21st, 2013

“Got Milk?” What a great way to start getting people thinking about calcium! Calcium is important for every age and stage of life. Getting enough calcium helps build and maintain strong bones and teeth. Calcium also helps your blood clot and keeps your muscles and nerves working properly. Calcium may even play a role in preventing high blood pressure and some forms of cancer.

Nutrition Benefits at Senior Living Communities

By: Elizabeth Bemis January 18th, 2013

At UMH communities, meal time is not just a time to eat. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are major highlights in the day! These are times when residents gather together to eat and visit with other residents and staff. Our dining areas are designed to be conducive for conversation and easy to navigate around. Our menus are planned using input from our residents and staff. We encourage residents to complete food comment cards and speak with any of our food service staff to share any compliments or concerns they have.

8 Tips for Seniors Medication Management

By: Elizabeth Bemis January 16th, 2013

Managing medications can be one of the most challenging tasks for aging adults and their caregivers. It is a complex process and oftentimes medications and quantities change. It is critical that older adults take only the medications prescribed, exactly as prescribed and to have confirmation from their physician and pharmacist that there will not be potentially dangerous drug interactions and complications. Senior care communities have resources to help residents manage these medication needs.

10 Things to Know About Senior Physical Activity

By: Elizabeth Bemis January 14th, 2013

Physical activity consists of keeping your body healthy and active to prevent possible illnesses and diseases that may result from a lack of daily exercise. As one ages it may seem more difficult to engage in physical activity, but there are many ways to modify movements to accommodate limitations, and simple tasks such as walking more can drastically improve one’s physical health and well-being.