To function at our very best, we need to take vitamins and minerals. It is crucial, especially for older adults. As we age, we need to give our body the proper care it deserves, and taking the necessary vitamins will help us to be healthy, physically and mentally. Although they are many kinds of vitamins…
It is very common to see your aging loved ones sleeping during the daytime. It is a sign of interrupted sleep at night due to poor sleeping habits, pains of aging, and side effects of various medications. Although daytime sleeping is common, it is important to understand that it can point to impaired breathing and…
A worrying but common condition that people of all ages have is vitamin D deficiency, and this is especially true in older adults. How do we know if our aging loved ones have vitamin D deficiency? The signs are very subtle and are often confused with other health issues. Firstly, we have to understand where…
What is Vitamin D? It is a fat-soluble vitamin that functions in our body. Vitamin D is the only vitamin that we must absorb through our skin. Ultra-violet light from the sun interacts with cholesterol in our body to form Vitamin D. It is a complex process that converts into cholecalciferol, which is vitamin D3…
For many aged individuals, moving around can be tiring. It is even harder if you are suffering from limited mobility. Those of us who have parents living alone are in constant worry. Their unsteadiness and reduced agility can result in falls and fractures and can sometimes be fatal. Simple tasks that we take for granted…
MISSION, Kansas [March 18, 2021] – Upscale senior living community, The Welstone At Mission Crossing, held their second on-site vaccine clinic on Friday, March 19th starting at 9:15 a.m. for their residents and future residents, completing COVID-19 immunization for most of their residents. The community enjoys celebrating important events the residents, and this vaccine clinic…
The Welstone at Mission Crossing Hosts On-Site COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic For Residents Active independent senior living community was the first free-standing independent living community in the area to receive vaccine on-site. MISSION, Kansas [February 18, 2021] – Upscale senior living community, The Welstone At Mission Crossing, held their on-site vaccine clinic on Friday, February…
With so many modern advances in medicine and more people embracing a healthier lifestyle, the senior population is growing at an exponential rate. According to the Administration on Aging, 12.9% of the population, which is approximately 39.6 million, represents persons aged 65 and above (2009 Data). It is estimated that by 2030, that number will…
If you are like most adult children, you will likely consider a senior living community for one or both of your elderly parents (if you have not already). With senior living communities becoming more prevalent, it is not quite as difficult to make this monumental decision. While many are familiar with them, some still may…