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Summer is quickly approaching and with it comes family vacations, outdoor barbecues, long days at the pool, and a lot more time outside in the sun. It’s a time to celebrate being with friends and family, but it’s also important to remember that summer brings unique challenges and dangers to seniors. From extreme heat to...Read More
10,000 people turn 65 each day in the United States. For the first time in American history, there are more than 50 million seniors and many of these seniors are providing unpaid care for a senior loved one or aging parent. In fact, many caregivers are facing their own personal health concerns while caring for...Read More
Making the decision to move an aging parent into senior living begins with many questions. From realizing that it’s time to move to know your parent is ready and starting that conversation with them, the journey is fraught with emotional and important decisions. When should you begin talking to your parents about moving to a...Read More
Nothing beats a good book. Books can take us places we have never been, help us relive another time, and take us on great adventures – all without ever leaving home. Stimulating conversations across generations, bringing people of all walks of life together, books and the discussion surrounding them are powerful tools in improving the...Read More
The summer brings warmer weather, long days at the beach, afternoons at the pool, outdoor adventures, and a greater risk for dehydration. With the hotter temps, it’s crucial for seniors to stay hydrated for short-term and long-term health and wellness. Dehydration occurs when the body does not have enough water to function properly. When the...Read More
The Village at Mill Landing is committed to our local community and giving back to the place where our residents, their families, and our employees call home. To have a more focused effort on charitable events and community giving, we launched a philanthropy series in April. Learn more about our philanthropy series and how The...Read More
Thousands of Americans make the move to senior living each year, searching for a more relaxed and simple lifestyle, not only seeking quality care and comfort but new friendship and meaningful connections. However, moving to senior living is no small feat. Packing up a lifetime of belongings and starting over in a new place, with...Read More
The Village at Unity is proud to host a summer concert series for our residents and the surrounding community. Learn more about the concert series and our most recent concerts that bring fun and music to The Village at Unity! Some of the best ideas start napkins – and the concert series at The Village...Read More
49.6% of people 65 and older are living with arthritis and by the year 2040 an estimated 78 million (26%) Americans over the age of 18 are projected to have been diagnosed with arthritis by a doctor. Learn more about the most prevalent forms of arthritis, symptoms of arthritis, and how arthritis is treated and...Read More
It’s no secret that gardening has major benefits for senior health and wellness. From stress relief to increased mobility, gardening is a great way for seniors to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. That’s why Markham House has added a Garden Club for residents who enjoy being outside and connected to nature. Learn more...Read More
School is out for summer! For many grandparents that means regular visits from grandchildren or even extended periods of time together. With warmer weather, longer days, and fewer obligations make summer the perfect time to forge bonds with grandchildren. Here are some ideas to keep the fun going all summer long! 7 Ways to Enjoy...Read More
This July marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. In honor of this historic event, residents at the Village at Unity sponsored the PBS special “Chasing the Moon,” a docuseries depicting America’s journey to the moon. Many of our residents witnessed the moon landing live and loved being able to relive history...Read More
The Carillon at Belleview Station is proud to partner with the University of Colorado and the University of Denver to present a series of lectures on recent developments on research related to Alzheimer’s disease and related forms of dementia. We are proud of our nearby universities that are prioritizing the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. That’s...Read More
Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer, causing skin cells to rapidly multiply and form malignant tumors. Studies estimate that there will be 192,310 cases of melanoma diagnosed in 2019 alone resulting in 7,230 deaths. Learn more about melanoma and its effect on senior health. Risk Factors for Skin Cancer The unfortunate truth...Read More
