The Importance of Intergenerational Relationships
The chains of relationships between aging parents, adult children and grandchildren are known as intergenerational relationships. As society has changed and evolved, so have these family relationships. All families are different, and therefore all family interactions have distinct differences. Some families are close-knit, having frequent contact with each other and providing care as it become […]
Stay Together as You Age – Choose a CCRC!
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 67% of adults age 65 or older are married. As these couples age, their individual health needs may start to vary. It’s common for one spouse to sometimes become a primary caregiver as they age in place in the home. In fact, the U.S. […]
Senior Wellness Through the Healthy Horizons Program
At Galloway Ridge, we recognize the impact the eight dimensions of wellness has on overall senior health. Seniors today are interested in ways to ensure they lead a healthy lifestyle by staying active physically, socially, spiritually, and intellectually for the best quality of life. Residents at Galloway Ridge are encouraged to participate in our Healthy […]
A Culture of Innovation in Senior Living
Whether seniors choose to stay in their home or make a move to a retirement community may depend on innovative technology and recreational opportunities. According to the American Association of Retirement Communities, nearly 15,000 baby boomers retire every day. Do they immediately make a move and pack up everything for their next big-life adventure? Not according to […]
Understanding The Economics of Aging
You go to a doctor when you want a physical exam, but what do you do when your finances need a check-up? The truth is, neglecting your financial health in your retirement years can negatively impact your quality of life as much as a chronic illness. You may have planned for travel, for developing new […]
Preserving memories for the Alzheimer’s patient
How do you preserve memories for someone with memory loss? We are each a product of a lifetime of living, of choices made, of memories of family and friends, of places and events that touched us along the way. What if you could help your loved one hold onto those pieces of personal history for […]
The Basic Contract Types of Continuing Care Retirement Communities
The Basic Contract Types of Continuing Care Retirement Communities Galloway Ridge is a Type-A Continuing Care retirement Community Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) offer a combination of independent living, assisted living and memory care all on one campus. They provide a variety of services and amenities to residents, like meals, housekeeping, and transportation, while focusing […]
Seniors and Nutrition: How to Eat Right for Healthy Aging
Seniors and Nutrition: How to Eat Right for Healthy Aging Like our activity levels, as we age our metabolisms tend to slow down. This can lead to a change in appetite, because the body now needs fewer calories than it used to need. However, when seniors begin to skip meals or make poor food choices, […]
The Best Exercise for Seniors
Muscle is an essential contributor to our balance and bone strength, and helps keep us strong overall. When we enter our forties, studies have shown that adults lose an average of 3-5% of our muscle mass with each subsequent decade of life. As we lose muscle, our mobility and independence can become compromised. This is […]
The 8 Dimensions of Wellness
As we age, it’s important to stay healthy and happy for as long as we can. Today’s seniors are living longer than ever before, thanks in part to modern medicine and the fact that they know the importance of an active lifestyle. However, maintaining a healthy life means so much more than just eating right […]
