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While memory care services are often associated with assisted living and may overlap, the two are not the same. Assisted living primarily focuses on providing essential support for day-to-day living like bathing, dressing, meal preparation and medication, while memory support specifically assists residents with dementia conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. If you’re still looking for some insight into how memory care differs, our  memory care providers in New Jersey  have expanded on what it really means to receive dementia support at a senior community like Lester Senior Living. Comfortable residential settings for dementia residents Lester offers residents with memory conditions a comfortable, homey residential setting specifically designed to foster the best quality of life. Our staff and memory care specialists are fully trained to care for residents with varying conditions while providing compassionate companionship. Our programs are based on each person’s individua...

As our loved ones age, their homes can become less easy to live in. Especially if your loved one is limited by mobility or health issues. While this doesn’t mean a move is in the cards quite yet, there’s a lot that family and caregivers can do now to help make their living space more Senior friendly. Here are some tips from our  assisted living staff in Morris County, NJ . Declutter throughout the house:  Stacks of old newspapers or magazines, too much and oversized-furniture and other clutter pose immediate hazards for the elderly. Keeping rooms, staircases and hallways tidy and as open as possible will give your loved one space to move freely, even with a walker and prevent collisions, as well as injuries from falling items. Install good lighting – and lots of it:  While failing eyesight could be a part of getting older, making your loved one’s home brighter is important for preventing falls – especially in hallways and...

  Food is an essential part of the Passover celebration, although it can be challenging to stick to the dietary restrictions. If you are looking for a new Passover recipe we have you covered with this Pomegranate Glazed Salmon. It’s the perfect recipe for your Passover celebration but truthfully, this recipe is delicious any time of the year! Ingredients 4 boneless salmon fillets, skin on – about 6 ounces each 2 tsp brown sugar 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp cornstarch or potato starch (for Passover use potato starch) Black pepper 1/4 cup pomegranate molasses ( click here for the recipe – use the sweetened version ), room temperature 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil Fresh pomegranate seeds and mint for garnish(optional) Oven-safe skillet, or skillet and oven safe baking tray Instructions: Preheat to 300 degrees and place the rack on the middle section. Rinse the fish fillets in cold water...

One of the biggest health challenges facing seniors today is keeping bones and joints healthy and strong. Unfortunately, as we get older the cartilage that cushions your joints wear down, eventually leading to inflammation and pain. However, there are a few things you can do to help relieve this pain and protect your joints from more wear-and-tear. Our dedicated staff members at  Lester Senior Living  have put together their 5 best tips to improve senior joint health, as they care for and keep senior residents independent. Get off the couch:  Exercise builds strong muscle tissue that helps provide protection for your joints. A good exercise routine includes walking or swimming, lifting light weights, gentle stretching and movement to strengthen balance. These help ensure you maintain a healthy weight, build bone and muscle tissue, improve range of motion and help prevent falls. However, in order to make sure that you are exercising safely...

Memories play an important role in forming who we are but, as we age, certain dementia conditions can start to erode these vital building blocks of our relationships, knowledge and personality. Conditions like Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia and Lewy body dementia currently have no cure, but there are ways to fight against memory loss, help exercise the brain and keep neurological pathways firing and responding properly. Our memory care advisors at Lester Senior Living in New Jersey have put together a list of some favorite memory games to play with residents below. Sudoku:  This Japanese numbers game has gained a popular following in recent decades, with people of all ages enjoying the challenge. Using a grid of nine by nine spaces or cells, you fill the grid using the numbers 1 to 9, never using them more than once vertically, horizontally or within the 3×3 subgrids. This is a great way to exercise patience, pattern recognition and the process of elimi...

Even the most active of older adults may find it difficult to keep up with creating and eating nutritious meals. There are many reasons, such as trouble chewing, decreased sense of taste or smell, dietary restrictions, medication side effects, mobility issues or feeling lonely. However, as we age, a well-balanced and nutritious diet is vitally important to help maintain not only physical health but cognitive health as well. If you’re still not convinced, here’s how good nutrition can keep seniors independent for longer. Incorporating the Right Foods into Senior Diets Eating fresh fruits and vegetables is the key to getting all the important vitamins and minerals. Vitamin D, calcium, and potassium are especially important for older adults who have a tendency to be deficient in all three. A great way to ensure these vitamins and minerals are incorporated is through fresh produce as opposed to canned or frozen fruits and vegetables (although those will do in a pinch). Seniors should a...

Starting the conversation about moving into an assisted living community can be a very difficult process for family members. Although your heart is in the right place, it is often a challenge for elderly parents to look at this change in a positive light. Here is some useful advice from  assisted living specialists in Morris County , New Jersey. Assess their situation:  First, ask yourself why you are considering assisted living. Is it because your parents’ house is too big to manage and maintain? Has one of your parents developed a particular illness or condition that requires long term treatment? This will help you formulate your concerns when you speak to your parents – concerns that they likely share. If your parents are reluctant to move, find out exactly why that is and try to address it directly and with compassion. Don’t rush:  The perfect time to start the conversation is when your parent or parents are still...