The Benefits of Exercise at Any Age!

Do you want to improve your mood and happiness?

Do you want to be strong enough to keep doing the activities you love?

Are you afraid that exercise will do more harm than good?

Exercise is one of the best things you can do to improve your health at any age! Every little bit helps. You don’t have to run a marathon to sustain great health, but you should probably walk for at least 15-30 minutes, 3 times a week.

According to the National Institute of Health, “Staying physically active and exercising regularly can produce long-term health benefits and even improve health for some older people who already have diseases and disabilities. That's why health experts say that older adults should aim to be as active as possible.”

Exercise can improve the following:
•    Sleep
•    Strength
•    Balance
•    Anxiety
•    Cognitive function
•    Prevent or treat disease

Want to better your fitness level? There’s no better time than the present! At Hillside Terrace, we’re committed to improving our resident’s overall health and well-being. We provide a variety of exercise for different fitness levels, as well as, individual wellness checks by a nurse each month, and on-site physician visits each week.

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5 Questions to Ask As Your Parents Age

Do you have an elderly parent who avoids household chores?

Does your parent suffer from any ailments that make it harder for them to get around by themselves?

Are you worried about leaving your parent alone, afraid that they may fall?

Watching our parents get older can be tough! It can be hard to see them struggle to do everyday tasks. As children, we often think that they’ll live forever in perfect health.

When family members can’t take care of themselves, it can put a heavy burden on those they love. Many people aren’t up to the task of daily care for their loved ones. At some point, you may realize that you need someone’s help to take care of your parents.

At Hillside Terrace, we can help you provide the proper care for your loved one. Residents at our long term care facility in Ann Arbor find it comforting that they have assistance when they need it. Just because your parents are getting older, doesn’t mean they have to stop being themselves!

If I Have an Elderly Parent That Needs Help with Daily Activities, What’s The Next Step?

Consider these questions to figure out if assisted living is right for your parent or parents:
•    Are they avoiding household chores?
•    Do they suffer from Dementia or Alzheimer’s?
•    Can they drive?
•    Has your parent isolated himself or herself?
•    How do they feel about assisted living?

Many people think that moving into an assisted living facility means the end of their independence, but at Hillside, we believe it's the opposite! We consider assisted living an exciting step into a new life that a resident may never have had otherwise! Your parent will be able to live independently without the worry of daily chores.

Find out how Hillside Terrace changed the lives of a few of our residents by reading their story here!

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6 Keys to Living a Longer Life!

Do you want to be strong and live a long healthy life?

Are you wondering what the secrets are to longevity?

We wondered the same thing! So, we did a little bit of research to find out what people are saying about the keys to living a longer life. According to Psychology Today, research has found that people who are destined for a long life do these things:

1. Connect with others
2. Associate with healthy people
3. Develop healthy habits
4. Help others
5. Stay physically active throughout life
6. Are moderate worriers

Do you practice any of these traits seen in people living longer? It’s never too late to improve your health, body, and mind. Taking baby steps is a start!

At Hillside Terrace, we help our residents stay active with life enrichment activities like Bingo, NuStep, Volleyball, and Scrabble to nurture and stimulate the mind, body and spirit.

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For more information about elderly care in Ann Arbor offered at Hillside Terrace, visit us at HillsideTerrace.net, or contact us here! We’re focused on holistically improving and maintaining the well-being of our residents through promoting independence, a stimulating environment, and building rapport. Schedule a tour with us today!

Healthy Aging: What Can You Control?

Everyone has a family history that may pre-dispose them to different health risks and diseases, but it’s never too late to change your habits. The one thing you do have control over is your lifestyle! Making a change now for the better can have lasting effects on your body.

WebMD suggests the following reasons why 70-80-year-olds look and act decades younger than they are:

• Refusing to take it slow – A common misconception is that older people should take it slow. We’re here to tell the naysayers that moving around is good for the human body, no matter the age! So, fight the urge to sit around and get outside and stay active.
• Taking a daily walk – Walking helps keep your bones strong almost no matter how far the distance.
• Read the newspaper with your daily morning bowl of oatmeal – Reading can help ward off brain changes that lead to Alzheimer’s, while the whole grains in oatmeal may help prevent heart disease.
• Downsize your portions – Overeating can lead to obesity and diabetes, which can shorten your life.

At Hillside Terrace, our "Aging by Choice" philosophy allows flexibility of options for our residents and their families; you choose what is best for you, and we make it possible. We’re confident in our ability to provide the best quality of care, the security, and the family atmosphere that you are seeking! We warmly invite you to see the difference we can make when your family shares life with our family.

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Benefits of Grandparent – Grandkid Bonding

Do you have grandchildren? Don’t they make your heart just melt?

A study conducted by the Women’s Health Aging Project in Australia “found that post-menopausal women who spend time taking care of grandkids lower their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive disorders.” There’s no doubt that children help keep our minds sharp, this study proves it!

Alzheimer’s can be a tough disease to fight, but with the right treatment and surroundings, it can make things a little bit easier. At Hillside Terrace, we’re confident in our ability to provide the best quality of care, the security, and the family atmosphere that you’re seeking!

According to Gerber Life, grandchildren can help their grandparents in a number of other remarkable ways, including:

1.    Sharing passions
2.    Nurturing sense of purpose
3.    Creating generational continuity and identity
4.    Enjoying a new vantage point

Do you agree? If you have grandchildren, we’d love to hear about how they make your retirement more enjoyable. Please join the conversation in the comment section below! What kinds of things do you enjoy doing together? What makes time with your grandchild the most special?

Memory Care in Ann Arbor: Make Hillside Terrace Your Home Away From Home!

For more information about memory care in Ann Arbor offered at Hillside Terrace, visit us at HillsideTerrace.net, or contact us here! We’re focused on holistically improving and maintaining the well-being of our residents through promoting independence, a stimulating environment, and building rapport. Schedule a tour with us today!

What is Arthritis?

By definition arthritis is painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints that can worsen over time.

According to the Arthritis Foundation, “more than 50 million adults and 300,000 children have some type of arthritis.” That’s a scary thought!

It’s a reality some of us aren’t comfortable facing, but everyone is at risk for suffering some type of arthritis no matter what their age. Some symptoms that you should be aware of include:

•    Swelling
•    Pain
•    Stiffness
•    Decreased range of motion
•    Inability to do daily activities
•    Difficulty walking or climbing stairs

Do you live alone?

Are you afraid of falling as a result of your arthritis debilitation?

Are you looking for assisted living in Ann Arbor?

Our "Aging by Choice" philosophy allows a flexibility of options for our residents and their families; you choose what is best for you, and we make it possible. We’re confident in our ability to provide the best quality of care, the security, and the family atmosphere that you are seeking! We warmly invite you to see the difference we can make when your family shares life with our family.

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What You Must Know About Communicating With Alzheimer’s Patients

Communication with an Alzheimer’s patient can be incredibly difficult, especially when the condition is severe. Alzheimer’s patients require a tremendous amount of patience, understanding, and listening from those communicating with them.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, it’s common to see these types of changes in patients diagnosed with the disease:

• Using familiar words repeatedly
• Inventing new words to describe familiar objects
• Easily losing his or her train of thought
• Reverting back to a native language
• Having difficulty organizing words logically
• Speaking less often

Do you or a loved one suffer from Alzheimer’s or Dementia?

Does your loved one get lost frequently or have the urge to run away?

Are you considering memory care in Ann Arbor?

Our "Aging by Choice" philosophy allows a flexibility of options for our residents and their families; you choose what is best for you, and we make it possible. We’re confident in our ability to provide the best quality of care, the security, and the family atmosphere that you are seeking! We warmly invite you to see the difference we can make when your family shares life with our family.

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For more information about memory care in Ann Arbor offered at Hillside Terrace, visit us at HillsideTerrace.net, or contact us here!