Advent Christian Village Resource Center

Rehabilitation After a Fall: What to Expect

When seniors fall, the injuries they face often lead to a compromise in their independence. Research shows that 87 percent of all fractures in the elderly are due to falling, including 95 percent of all hip fractures. If these seniors neglect to seek proper treatment and rehabilitation immediately, over half of them will likely experience a subsequent fall within a six-month period.

Help! I Think I’m Getting Alzheimer’s!

Dementia is becoming more prevalent in our society, and it is affecting people at younger ages. Many people fear that a loved one or maybe even they may develop dementia.

The Top New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthy 2018

If you’ve ever made New Year’s resolutions before, you probably know this scenario all too well: The first week of January, you’re ready to go, striving with all your might to meet your goals. However, by week two, those good intentions have already started to wane as you start to lapse back into your old ways before the year really starts.

How Eating Together Improves Senior Nutrition

Aging brings changes to the way you eat. As your metabolism and activity level slow down, your appetite may also begin to decrease. That’s because your body simply doesn’t need quite as many calories as it did in your younger years.