What’s up in senior living?

Concordia offers the right environment to make the most out of life. And our blog is the place to learn more general information about the world of senior living. Check this page often for information, articles and insights that may interest you. Stay Informed – Sign up for our monthly newsletter.

---

Senior-Friendly Walking Tours in OKC

Walking is undoubtedly one of the best exercises for seniors. It improves heart health by getting your blood flowing, strengthens muscles and joints while easing chronic pain and even boosts your mood. Now that summer is here, walking tours are a great way to get outdoors and enjoy being active around the Oklahoma City area. You can even consider designing your own walking tour to go at your perfect pace to avoid feeling rushed to see everything or getting tired …

Continue Reading

Financial Planning Tips for a Secure Retirement

When you’re about to retire to an independent living community or you’ve just retired, your first thought might be about how you’ll enjoy all your newly found free time. Maybe you’ll take that trip to Europe you’ve always dreamed of, or maybe you’ll simply enjoy filling your days with activities you love, like golfing, reading or working in your garden. However, before you call a travel agent or start filling up your daily calendar, it’s important to take a look …

Continue Reading

Normal Age-Related Memory Loss vs. Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

For many aging adults, those little lapses in memory lightheartedly referred to as “senior moments” seem to increase every week. There have probably been several instances where you can’t remember the aisle your car is parked in, or perhaps an incident where you walk into a room with a purpose in mind, only to have no idea what you needed when you get there. This forgetfulness is often a normal part of the aging process due to some of the …

Continue Reading

Explore History in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City was settled in April of 1889, when what were known as “unassigned lands,” or lands in Indian territory not assigned to any particular tribe, opened for settlement. Originally called the Village of Oklahoma, around 10,000 homesteaders flocked to the area between 1890 and 1900, quickly doubling the population. In the early years, Oklahoma City became a bustling commercial and transportation hub due to the construction of the railroad watering stop known as Oklahoma Station along the Southern Kansas …

Continue Reading

How to Avoid Isolation in the Winter

When older adults live alone in their homes, their chances of becoming socially isolated greatly increase. Perhaps a spouse has recently passed away, or a close friend moved to a warmer climate, leaving you with less of a support network. Or, maybe there’s a lack of public transportation in your area, and you often spend extended periods of time alone in your home. Over the winter, the risk of senior isolation escalates even further. Inclement weather makes travel difficult, even …

Continue Reading

The Holidays in Oklahoma City

Everywhere you look this time of year, you see twinkling lights, brightly decorated trees and smiling faces. There’s just a feeling of cheer in the air as you search for those perfect gifts for the special people in your lives and look forward to spending some quality time together. After all, the holidays are mainly about celebrating with our loved ones and passing down cherished traditions to the younger generations. Some of those traditions you enjoy so much may involve …

Continue Reading

Understanding Memory Loss & Memory Care Communities

Originally posted on MyLifeSite. It is normal for older people to experience lapses in memory every now and again, or sometimes have a difficult time remembering a name. But when does the occasional “senior moment” become cause for true concern about a person’s mental state? And what should you do to help and keep safe a loved one with memory issues? Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease Memory problems including Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are increasingly common as America’s population ages. Dementia …

Continue Reading

When Memory Issues Are Cause for Concern

Originally posted on myLifeSite. A concern that is commonly voiced by adult children is that their aging parent is beginning to get forgetful. Maybe they are losing their keys more frequently. Perhaps they uncharacteristically failed to pay some bills on time. Such changes can seem especially pronounced for those who only see their parents occasionally (such as around the holiday season that is fast-approaching). As we age, it is normal to become a bit more forgetful than we were in …

Continue Reading

The Importance of Senior Rehabilitation

Following a hospital stay for an injury, surgery, or illness, many seniors begin a rehabilitation program designed to help them fully recover and improve their long-term health as they continue to live an independent living lifestyle. The goal of these programs is to increase strength, mobility, and balance, as well as to improve communication skills and cognition. Some studies show that rehabilitation after an incident, like a fall, can increase a senior’s chances of returning to an independent lifestyle by …

Continue Reading

Top Signs of Caregiver Burnout

There’s no doubt that caring for an aging loved one can be a rewarding experience for everyone. Making a positive difference in the life of someone you care about can give you a sense of purpose, allow you to grow your relationship and strengthen your bond to that person. However, caregiving does require hard work and dedication, often day-in and day-out. Caregivers are often relentless in their duties, sometimes sacrificing social plans, vacations and even their own doctor appointments to …

Continue Reading