We have a month full of exciting and entertaining events planned at The Preserve at Clearwater. To view our Memory Care Activity Calendar, CLICK HERE.
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View Our February Assisted Living Activity Calendar
We have a month full of exciting and entertaining events planned at The Preserve at Clearwater. To view our Assisted Living Activity Calendar, CLICK HERE.
7 Things Your Toes Could Say About Your Health
You probably don’t think of your toes much unless someone steps on them. But your toes and toenails can tell you a lot about your health. “The toes and toenails provide clues that there could be something going on that patients might not realize,” says Tracey Vlahovic, a clinical professor at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine […]
10 Early Warning Signs of Dementia You Shouldn’t Ignore
From age 50 on, it’s not unusual to have occasional trouble finding the right word or remembering where you put things. But persistent difficulty with memory, cognition and ability to perform everyday tasks might be signs of something more serious. What is dementia?Dementia isn’t actually a disease, according to the Mayo Clinic. It’s a catch-all term for changes […]
The Safest Way to Get Up From a Fall
A fair amount of media and medical attention is paid to preventing falls among older adults — but there are times when people fall, despite taking the recommended precautions. Every year, more than 25 percent of adults age 65 and older fall, and falling once doubles a person’s chances of falling again, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. […]
How the Aging Brain Affects Thinking
The brain controls many aspects of thinking — remembering, planning and organizing, making decisions, and much more. These cognitive abilities affect how well we do everyday tasks and whether we can live independently. Some changes in thinking are common as people get older. For example, older adults may: • Be slower to find words and recall names • Find they have more problems […]