Senior Living News

The Purpose of Photographs When Engaging With a Loved One With Dementia

The common phrase, "A picture is worth a thousand words" is believed to have been first used to promote the use of images in advertising in the 1920s. It illustrates the power of images over spoken words. More recently, a pilot study conducted by the National Institute for Dementia Education showed that seniors with dementia responded positively to personal photos used during a 5-week therapy session.

Online Savings Accounts for Seniors: A Brief Guide

As more essential services move online, everyday activities such as banking can feel frustrating if you prefer to do business face-to-face. However, the digital revolution also offers opportunities for older adults prepared to embrace online banking.

Coloring and Dementia: The Benefits of This Creative Activity

Creative activities provide cognitive stimulation for those living with dementia, providing a way for them to socialize, express emotions and practice fine motor skills. Whether the individual is coloring a geometric design, a familiar landscape or a favorite animal, it serves as a low-stress way to spark memories, encourage social interactions and build patience and confidence. Here’s an overview of the benefits coloring has for those with memory loss.

The Role of Caregivers in Managing Senior Health: Best Practices and How to Get Support

Caregivers support all aspects of a loved one's health, from physical to emotional. If you're just stepping into a caregiver role, you might be unsure how you impact your loved one's life. Learn your role in managing senior health and how you can get support as a caregiver.

Morning Itinerary: 7 Fun Outings Seniors Can Do in a Morning Near Creve Coeur

While away an entire morning, adventure during the afternoon or plan an outing that lasts all day in and around Creve Coeur. With an entire metropolis available, you can find attractions and outings to interest any personality, but we've gathered a few options older adults might want to consider below.

6 Free Music Options for Loved Ones With Memory Disorders

Music is an important feature of most people's lives, from family celebrations to long car journeys. While many of us can attest to the power of a favorite tune to calm, uplift or motivate us, research shows that music can also help improve cognition and well-being in people with dementia.

The Benefits of Walking and 7 Tips for Doing So in Retirement

Exercise is beneficial for healthy aging, and Autumn View Gardens Creve Coeur has a variety of fun programs designed to get you moving. But what if you want to do something on your own at an unscheduled time? Fortunately, there’s an easy solution, and it’s readily available to you and your friends: walking. You’ve been doing it since you were a tot, and walking offers surprising benefits for everyone, including seniors.

Anxiety and Alzheimer's: Are They Related?

Autumn View Gardens in Creve Coeur, Missouri, offers high-quality memory care for seniors with Alzheimer's disease and other memory disorders. In addition to providing a safe, comfortable living environment, we have qualified staff members available to help residents manage their symptoms.

Shingles: A Quick Guide for Seniors

One in three people will get shingles during their lives, and changes in the immune system that occur with age make seniors more susceptible to shingles. To help you understand this common illness, our team at Autumn View Gardens Creve Coeur senior living community in Creve Coeur, MO, created this guide to shingles.

Arnica: What Is It and How Can Older Adults Use It?

Residents of Autumn View Gardens Creve Coeur have access to a wide range of wellness services, including on-site therapy services and monitoring of chronic conditions. While medical treatments exist for many of those ailments, older adults sometimes look for alternative options to manage pain and other symptoms. Arnica is one homeopathic option some people have found helpful. Below, learn more about what arnica is and how you might use it.