by Morningside House | Oct 20, 2022 | Caregivers & Families, Healthy Aging, How to Make the Move, Senior Housing Trends
The secret is out: seniors who choose to move to senior living communities after retirement live longer. (Many studies estimate that a resident’s lifespan is stretched by 7-10 years!) Although there are many contributing factors to this statistic, we believe the main... 
by Morningside House | Oct 17, 2022 | Caregivers & Families, Healthy Aging, Seniors and Technology
Have you ever heard of Technophobia? No, it’s not fear of electronic dance music. It’s very real and is defined by National Council on Aging as, “an overwhelming fear of new technology. Overwhelming Fear of Technology Older adults are especially prone to technophobia... 
by Morningside House | Sep 26, 2022 | Caregivers & Families, Healthy Aging, Memory Care, Morningside Stories
When you’re the primary caregiver juggling your aging parent’s increasing needs with the rest of your life, you’re stuck in a never-ending cycle of stress, guilt, and worry. Caregivers frequently become buried in bills, appointments, pills, and meals on top of their... 
by Morningside House | Sep 15, 2022 | Caregivers & Families, Healthy Aging
You probably know by now that one of the best ways to protect your aging loved one from loneliness, depression, and even dementia is by equipping them to live an active, social life. But it can be challenging to regularly plan new, exciting activities for seniors.... 
by Morningside House | Sep 6, 2022 | Caregivers & Families, Healthy Aging, Memory Care, Senior Housing Trends
Memory care certified communities are specially designed to provide a safe and supportive environment to help those who are living with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or other memory impairments. It can be difficult to find the right memory care option for your... 
by Morningside House | Aug 22, 2022 | Caregivers & Families, Healthy Aging, Memory Care
There’s a lot of confusion about the difference between residential facilities, assisted living, and nursing homes. People often use these terms interchangeably, but they actually refer to three very different types of care. At Morningside House Senior Living,...