Maplewood at Southport

01/28/2020

Please LIKE Maplewood Senior Living page instead of this.

01/28/2020

Ten Blue Zone Breakfasts for a great start to your day - https://www.bluezones.com/2018/06/best-breakfast-ideas-for-eating-breakfast-like-a-king/

01/27/2020

Don't let January slip by without setting up an excercise plan. No more excuses!
The National Institute on Aging - NIH has some great tips here. https://go4life.nia.nih.gov/overcoming-barriers-to-exercise-no-more-excuses/

01/23/2020

We are starting a Reality Series on Thursday, January 30th.
Part 1: Through the Eyes of Dementia
Part 2: Dementia and the Five Senses (Feb. 6)
Part 3: Communication Skills-Knowing the Language (Feb. 13)
Part 4: Sexuality & Dementia (Feb 20)
All are held 12:00-1:30PM and include lunch. They are free, however, please RSVP to concierge at 203-418-2202.

01/20/2020

Boost Brain Health with these super foods.
https://neurohacker.com/eat-smart-literally-7-superfoods-support-brain-health

01/16/2020

New Year - New You.
Healthy eating can benefit you at any age.
https://www.livescience.com/9189-healthy-food-diet-helps-senior-citizens-live-longer.html

01/15/2020

Millions of Americans — mostly seniors — are living with Alzheimer's or other diseases that cause memory loss. But there's one part of the brain that often isn't affected: the part that stores musical memory.
https://www.kut.org/post/your-brain-tune-austin-chorus-made-people-memory-loss-and-caregivers?fbclid=IwAR2wBIfyirt_WOOADo5TMOpMSZ3KACqaBFV5enKEDMoeIoIzBbfFFTBs1GM&utm_term=nprnews&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=npr&utm_medium=social

01/14/2020

Jeopardy fever is alive and well. Residents enjoyed their own game last week. Don't forget to tune in tonight to watch the championships!

01/13/2020

Get Creative in 2020: Participants in the Arts Creates Paths to Healthy Aging.
https://www.nia.nih.gov/news/participating-arts-creates-paths-healthy-aging

01/09/2020

Our new blog post is up today.
Are you coping with someone with long-term memory loss? We are here to help.

Being a caregiver is challenging. Learn tools and strategies for coping with the loss of a parent due to long-term memory loss.

01/08/2020

Our first support group of 2020 meets on Wednesday, January 15th 6:00-7:00pm.
Presented by Larry Cadrain, CDP, Memory Care Director and Kathleen Vanovitch, Owner, Senior Helpers
They'll be discussing Sundowning: What to Expect and How to Cope
Please RSVP to concierge at 203-418-2202 or email Larry at southportmcd@maplewoodsl.com

01/08/2020

Be sure to join us next Tuesday, January 14th/ 6:30-7:30 PM for a Senior Gems Presentation- How to Best Connect When a Loved One or Client has Memory Loss.
Katie Vanovitch, owner of Senior Helpers of Fairfield, a non-medical homecare company with a speciality in Alzheimer's and Dementia Care will present.
This is a free event, light dinner will be provided. To RSVP, please contact Concierge at 203-418-2202 or email southportconcierge@maplewoodsl.com.