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Like exercising our bodies, exercising our minds is just as important as we age. Seniors who engage in memory-stimulating activities regularly have a greater chance of strengthening their cognitive abilities and keeping memory disorders at bay. What’s great is It’s not hard to incorporate these activities into anyone’s daily schedule. And the best part is: they’re fun to do! With that being said, our memory care advisors in Morris County, NJ have put together a list of some memory stimulating activities to keep senior minds sharp. Trivia:  With a variety of topics to choose from, trivia never loses its novelty. Playing different topics like music, history, movies and current events can do two important things for seniors. For one, it can help them tap into different parts of the brain to recall the answers. And the second, it can strengthen short-term memory by giving them something new to learn (we’ll expand more on this later). Not to mention, trivia is also a great way to gath...

Let’s start by saying there is no wrong time to move into assisted living. However, choosing a certain time of the year can make the transition easier for everyone involved. For one, moving during the winter months can be tough due to all the holiday festivities going on. Not to mention, snow can make packing up boxes and traveling back and forth in the moving van a lot more difficult. If you and your senior loved ones are able to choose when to make the move, we have a few reasons why summer is the best time. The weather goes according to plan.  As we mentioned briefly above, there is no chance of snow during the summers to complicate traveling back and forth with moving boxes. More importantly, there’s no chance of ice to slip on. It’s also a lot warmer outside during the summer months, so there’s less chance of a common cold or flu throwing a wrench in the mix. Longer days to take advantage of.  When the days are longer, and the sun is shining, most people tend to be mo...

Growing older doesn’t have to be hard, in fact growing older can come with the best years of your life! There are small changes you can make now that could really benefit your health in the future. These healthy lifestyle habits will also ensure you stay independent for much longer, whether you’re living at home or in a senior community. Adopting just a few of the tips our independent living team has compiled below will make you feel great as you grow older. Get enough sleep!  Never underestimate the power of a good night’s sleep. Getting a solid 7-9 hours of uninterrupted sleep is proven to have  positive effects on your memory , focus and concentration. If you’re having trouble sleeping soundly at night, try to establish a consistent bedtime routine and make your environment optimal for sleeping by keeping it cool and dark. Limit alcohol consumption.  Drinking too much alcohol on a weekly (or worse, daily) basis, can negatively impact your sleeping habits and your h...

Parents moving to an assisted living community affects the entire family. For most families, a big factor in deciding on the right senior community is the proximity between your homes and the facility. Being able to visit your parents often will help them feel more confident and secure in their decision to choose assisted living. On top of that, making each visit memorable will solidify the fact that their new assisted living community is now home. If you have a loved one who recently moved into assisted living, you might be looking for ways to make the most out of your visits to mom or dad in assisted living the most meaningful. Our experts at  Lester Senior Living  put a list together of a few ways to make your time together extra special in this transition period. Keep old traditions alive.  Did you always have shabbat dinner with mom on Saturdays? Or would you always watch the game with dad on Sunday? Moving to an assisted living facility doesn’t have to...