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Senior Living puts Safety First as Texas Expands Visitation

Earlier this week, Governor Abbott announced expanded visitation for long term care communities would soon be allowed across Texas. This is great news for families, some of whom have not been able to come for in-person visits since March. Godwin Dixon, co-owner and co-founder of Teresa’s House Assisted Living and Memory Care in McKinney knows…
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A COVID-19 Update From Our Co-Founder, Godwin Dixon

We're past due for an update on #COVID19, aka Coronavirus and there is a lot to report/share. For those who don’t know me, I am a career healthcare professional (senior care) who has been on weekly Coronavirus conference calls with Tx DSHS and regular CDC conference calls since the early stages of this pandemic.  Working…
Health & Fitness •

Why Nutrition Is Different and Important for Seniors

Wholesome nutrition for older adults is not only important, it’s a necessity for overall health, vitality and quality of life. Unfortunately, as we age nutrition doesn’t always get the attention it deserves. Healthy eating is key for physical health and also has a huge bearing on memory and mental function. Studies show that many seniors…
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Self-Care Tips for Caregivers and Seniors

The saying “If you don’t take care of yourself, you can’t to take care of others” rings so true when it comes to caring for a parent, spouse, sibling or even friends. Yes, you can ignore your own health and needs for a while, but it isn’t healthy or sustainable. Working with seniors for more…
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Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s: The Difference and Why It Matters

Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are often spoken about interchangeably, but they are not the same condition. Dementia is the term applied to a group of symptoms that negatively impact memory, but Alzheimer’s, the most common type of dementia, is a progressive disease of the brain that slowly and continuously destroys thinking skills, memory, and eventually…
Memory Care •

Dementia Vs. Normal Aging: Which Is It?

Dementia is not a normal part of the aging process. Problems caused by dementia can directly, and sometimes severely, interfere with a person’s ability to perform everyday activities. In comparison, typical age-related changes in thinking are subtle and generally affect speed and attention. As we get older, it’s normal for our brains to struggle more…
Health & Fitness •

The Importance of Exercise for Seniors

It’s an unfortunate fact that many seniors today lack adequate regular physical activity. Exercise is beneficial for people at any age, and it can be a true gamechanger for seniors. A healthier heart, stronger bones and improved flexibility are just a few of the ways it can help. Additional benefits that seniors have experienced include…
Caretaker Advice, Memory Care •

10 Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

What is Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that causes increasing impairment of the functioning of the brain over time. We still have a lot to learn about the condition but treatment is ongoing. It can be devastating to the patient and their families. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s disease accounts for…

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