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17 12, 2024

Warm Hearts, Connected Lives: Tackling Senior Loneliness During the Holidays at Regency at Augusta

2024-12-17T09:20:21-05:00Mental Health, Senior Care, Senior Living|

The holiday season should be a time of warmth and joy, but for many seniors, it can also bring feelings of loneliness. At Regency at Augusta Assisted Living and Memory Care in Fishersville, VA, we recognize these emotional challenges and are dedicated to ensuring our residents feel connected and cared for throughout the winter [...]

15 10, 2023

Preparing for the Cold: Winter Wellness Tips from Senior Living Experts at Regency

2023-10-15T09:36:17-04:00Assisted Living, Mental Health, Senior Care, Senior Living|

As the last traces of autumn fade and winter approaches with its chill, it's time to gear up for the cold months ahead. At Regency Senior Living, we prioritize the well-being of our seniors, understanding that winter can pose unique challenges. From battling the flu to ensuring regular activity, our senior living experts provide [...]

2 05, 2023

Protect Yourself from the Sun’s Harmful Rays with These 5 Steps

2023-05-02T16:47:16-04:00Mental Health|

With temperatures rising in May as spring rapidly heads toward summer, there’s one thing you can’t forget when you head outside: skin protection.  In the U.S., less than 50% of adults use sunscreen or wear clothing to protect their skin from the sun. This is especially critical on warm, sunny days when you’re outside [...]

2 05, 2023

4 Easy Tips on How Elderly Can Improve Their Mental Health

2023-05-02T16:47:58-04:00Mental Health|

May is Mental Health Month in the U.S., which is also a time to raise awareness of mental health as a national health issue. It’s particularly relevant now as the population ages and we seek to spread knowledge and fight stigmas around mental health and well-being. The U.S. is in a 20-year surge of [...]

5 04, 2023

Remain Aware of Senior Stress and Try These Calming Techniques

2023-04-05T18:22:48-04:00Mental Health|

How to deal with stress is essential for seniors, especially as they may be affected by personal, physical, economic, and other events and issues. One out of five people age 55 or older experience some type of mental health concern, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  The CDC says the [...]

29 11, 2022

Reminiscing Over the Holidays Can Help Senior Memory Care

2022-11-29T14:45:22-05:00Blog, Mental Health|

Winter comfort food, or a dish your family always had for the holidays. Stockings hung on the fireplace, or a cozy night by a fire with a Christmas tree as a backdrop. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, or here comes Santa Claus, or lyrics to other songs you remember from the holidays.   [...]

31 10, 2022

How to Enjoy the Holiday Season With Loved Ones Who Have Alzheimer’s

2022-10-31T15:30:32-04:00Blog, Mental Health|

As we approach the holidays this November, it’s fitting that it is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and a time to help loved ones with the disease through the holidays. For you and your loved ones who have Alzheimer’s and related dementia, the holidays can be a struggle and painful reminder of times past [...]

1 04, 2022

4 Ways to Improve Elderly Mental Health in Stressful Times

2022-04-01T17:30:47-04:00Blog, Mental Health, Physical Health|

As we age, stress, loneliness, memory issues and cognitive decline can make elderly people susceptible to mental health challenges. Whether it’s anxiety, or depress, or physical health issues, or a combination of them, seniors and the elderly can struggle with mental health. But there are many ways to treat and improve mental health. Here [...]

1 04, 2022

April is Stress Awareness Month and a Time to Take Care of Yourself

2022-04-01T17:27:54-04:00Blog, Mental Health, Physical Health|

Life is full of challenges, as you know so well. During the pandemic and as world events take center stage, you may feel stressed and overwhelmed. Whether you have physical or emotional symptoms, feeling stressed out may not be uncommon. But understand that feeling stress is natural and you’re not any different than anyone [...]