Quail Meadow Assisted Living

06/25/2018

Do you have loved ones who enjoy technology? Here are a few apps for seniors that they might enjoy!

Seniors benefit from and can enjoy technology as much as the next person. Many people are making apps for seniors, and of course, there are lots of apps for everyone that seniors will love.

06/15/2018

You’re never too old to spice up your fashion.

Society has a tendency to make older women feel like their age is a negative thing and that they should tone their style down, making them feel like they are expected to just quietly fade. These powerful and inspiring women are bucking the trend as older fashion models.

05/30/2018

How neat is this?

He sees it as the beginning of a movement, a Freebird community for mobilizing older people — especially seniors who might be retreating from life and not doing the things they want to do, like meeting new people and traveling.”

05/13/2018

We hope you all have a wonderful Mother's Day today!

05/08/2018

Mother's Day is this coming Sunday. What are some of your favorite memories with you and your mother?

Elizz caregiving blog on being a caregiver for an elderly mother on Mother’s Day and how to celebrate your mother as your relationship evolves.

05/01/2018

Not all the "old age" stereotypes are true.

Stereotypes about aging are all around us. If we’re over a certain age, we can’t move as fast, walk as far, understand technology, appreciate current music, come up with innovative ideas, eat spicy foods, keep up with fashion, or heaven forbid, be considered “sexy.”

04/26/2018

Keeping your brain active is so important! Here are a few ways to keep your brain busy.

Cooking is a top brain exercise for seniors, as it involves all five senses and often leads to socialization. Try new recipes you find online or in your cookbooks. Invite a partner to help you with the preparation.

04/17/2018

Falls are something we try our best to avoid as we age. Read these tips on how to help prevent falls.

Some seniors have the mistaken impression that if they don’t move around much, they won’t fall. The reverse is often true. The less you move, the more strength, balance, coordination and flexibility you lose, which will increase your risk of falling.

04/13/2018

We have come so far with technology!

Robotic surgery has been used since the late 1980s and has been heralded as the new revolution. It is a new and exciting technology system that is taking the surgical profession by storm. Operating with a robotic system allows for just a few small incisions to be made during surgery.