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  The short answer is dementia causes an upset to your loved one’s internal body clock, causing a biological mix-up between day and night. This causes further confusion and agitation for your loved one with dementia, as they may not understand why it’s dark outside when they believe it is the middle of the afternoon. This phenomenon, known as sundowning, can be just as distressing and challenging for caregivers if they are not equipped to navigate this issue. In this article, our memory care team in Morris County takes a closer look at why dementia worsens at night and what caregivers can do to help.  While the exact causes of sundowning are not fully understood, researchers believe that a combination of factors contribute to it. One consideration is the disruption of the body’s circadian rhythm. Our bodies have a natural clock that regulates our sleep-wake cycle, and this rhythm can be disrupted in individuals with a memory loss condition. As a result, they may experienc...

  Along with Passover and Sukkot, Shavuot is a harvest holiday – which means it’s all about the food! Particularly, the food with dairy in it. Why is dairy the focal point of Shavuot you might be asking? Well, there have been different explanations given throughout the years, but the one that seems the most plausible is how the Torah is referred to as “milk and honey” in chapter 4 of The Song of Songs. To honor this notion, it has become custom to eat sweet, dairy treats like blintzes. If you’re looking for a delicious blintz recipe to try, look no further! We’ve got you covered here at Lester Senior Living. Serves: Up to 8 people. Total Cooking Time: Approx. 45 minutes Ingredients for Blintzes: 2 large eggs 1 cup flour 1 cup water 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. baking powder Blintz Filling:   8 oz. small curd cottage cheese 8 oz. ricotta cheese 1 large egg 1 1/2 tbsp. Sugar 1 pinch kosher salt 1 tbsp. melted unsalted butter 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp....

It comes as no surprise that seniors would like to remain independent for as long as possible. However, this is only feasible when they have the right supports in place. At Lester Senior Living, our independent seniors have the opportunity each day to explore our community as they please. They wake when refreshed and eat when they are hungry, and the only schedule they follow is the one they created themselves. The best part is that support services are readily available if needed to ensure they stay active within our community. In this article, our senior caregivers in Morris County will demonstrate what independent living with support looks like in our community.   Independent Living with Support at Lester Senior Living in NJ  The independent living apartments and assisted living apartments are located in two different buildings separated by the main lobby. While residents from both of these distinctions can come together for meals, fitness classes, movie nights a...