What is Respite Care?
July 23, 2021Being a primary caregiver is hard work. Oftentimes, people caring for a loved one fail to account for their own physical and mental health needs. In a recent NAC and …
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How You Can Take Action on The Longest Day
June 8, 2021Did you know that worldwide more than 50 million people are living with dementia? And more than 6 million people are living with Alzheimer’s in the U.S.? Meanwhile, more than …
How to Spot Stroke Risks and Warning Signs
May 7, 2021Stroke is a leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of serious disability. According to the CDC, about 795,000 people have a stroke each …
Celebrate National Nutrition Month With These 9 Tips for Senior Nutrition
March 5, 2021If you’re daunted by all the health concerns that come with advancing age, you may be delighted to learn that you can influence your future health from the comfort of …
7 Benefits of Yoga for Seniors
March 5, 2021Improved balance. Better posture. Reduced high blood pressure. Increased bone density. Lower stress levels. You may be surprised to learn that all these are benefits of yoga for seniors. The …
Debunking Senior Living COVID-19 Myths
November 19, 2020It’s difficult to watch the news these days without hearing senior living COVID-19 myths. At Querencia, we frequently talk to older adults considering a move to a senior living community …
10 Indoor Activities for Seniors to Help Beat Boredom
July 28, 2020Spending more time indoors? It doesn’t have to be boring. Engaging in interesting pastimes is important for everyone, but finding indoor activities for older adults that enrich and enliven well-being …
How to Reduce Stress and Anxiety While Practicing Social Distancing
May 21, 2020Stress and anxiety are potentially corrosive factors in people of any age. But when it comes to seniors and stress, there’s a particularly troublesome Catch-22: The more you stress, the …
Tips for Staying Active While Sheltering in Place
April 22, 2020It’s widely known and generally accepted that exercise and staying active are good for you. But with our mobility limited by stay-at-home orders and the need to maintain social distance, …
What Is the CMS 5-Star Rating for Nursing Homes and Why Does it Matter?
February 19, 2020As you begin researching senior care communities, you should know they’re not all created equally. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) developed a rating system to help compare …
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