Beyond the Gym: How The Legacy Senior Communities Approaches Senior Wellness Programs

A group of senior women participates in a senior wellness class

Quick Summary: Today’s most effective senior wellness programs go well beyond the treadmill—addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health as a connected whole. At The Legacy Senior Communities, holistic wellness for older adults isn’t a tagline; it’s the foundation of how we design residents’ daily lives. Ask most people what “wellness” looks like at a…

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Understanding Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease, a condition often synonymous with memory loss and cognitive decline, is the most prevalent form of dementia.

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AJAS Conference Connecting People

It’s not rational for an adult to be nervous to go to a work conference, but I was. There’s the travel dynamic and then the questions: Who will I sit with? Will I know anyone? It is amazing how quickly a room of 200 strangers becomes a comfortable circle of connection after a few stories…

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Recognizing Depression or Normal Memory Loss vs. Dementia and How to Tell the Difference

As we age, we sometimes get a little more forgetful. While most people understand that this is just a normal part of getting older, there are some who fear that forgetfulness is the first sign of Alzheimer’s disease or some other form of dementia. There has been a lot of research focused around aging and…

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