Recognizing our local Veterans in Tucker, Smokerise, and Decatur
Veteran’s Recognition EventOrchard at Tucker Assisted Living and Memory Care is taking the afternoon on Friday, November 13th to recognize the veterans and the surviving spouses of our community. We are going to award certificates of service to all veterans and their surviving spouses. Hope to see you there on Friday, November 13th at 3:00 pm
Six Tips to Maintain a Brain-Healthy Lifestyle
Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Currently, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, but these suggestions may help with both cognitive and behavioral symptoms. Here are our six tips on how to maintain a brain-healthy lifestyle:
1. Regular exercise.
Regular exercise can reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by up to 50%. To maximize your brain-protection benefits aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise every week. Be sure to include balance and coordination exercises into your workout routine.
2. Healthy diet.
Eating habits that reduce inflammation and promote normal energy production are brain-healthy habits. To eat brain-healthy try consuming foods like ginger, green tea, fatty fish, soy products, blueberries, and other dark berries may protect these important cells from damage. Be sure to avoid trans fats and saturated fats but be sure to get plenty of omega-3 fats that are found in cold water fish.
3. Mental stimulation.
It’s important to stay mentally in shape by proceeding to challenge yourself. Continue to learn something new every day, practice memorization, and engage in cognitive puzzles. Keep your mind sharp by practicing the 5 W’s. Ask yourself “Who, What Where, When, and Why” throughout your daily experiences.
4. Quality sleep.
Commonly people with Alzheimer’s disease suffer from insomnia and other sleep problems. Deep sleep is necessary for memory formation and uninterrupted sleep for flushing out brain toxins. If you have a problem with snoring, get tested for sleep apnea. Treatment can make a big difference in your health and quality of sleep.
5. Stress management.
Stress alters your breathing rate, quiet your stress with deep, abdominal breathing. Chronic to severe stress takes a huge toll on the brain, which can lead to shrinkage of a key memory area, the hippocampus. Managing stress can be a huge help for your brain. It’s simple, powerful, and free.
6. An active social life.
Staying socially active will better your memory and cognition. Human beings are naturally social; we don’t thrive in isolation, and neither do our brains. When socializing, you don’t need to be a social butterfly, think quality, not quantity. Become socially engaged by volunteering, joining a club, or visit a local community center or senior center.
Be sure to watch out and avoid major health hazards. Smoking is one of the most preventable risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease. It’s important also to drink in moderation and watch your weight.
Follow our tips, keep doing the things you enjoy, and maintain an active lifestyle. A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s doesn’t mean you stop taking part in life. Contact us HERE or call (770) 938-5600 to learn more about how Orchard at Tucker can help you with Alzheimer’s prevention and management.
Best Free Apps to Train Your Brain
Try out some of these great FREE apps you can download to improve your brain!
Maintaining your psychological well-being is extremely important. Use these suggestions to help you find the perfect app to keep your mind clear and your senses sharp.
Duolingo
Ever wanted to learn another language? Duolingo offers a fun way to master languages, like Spanish, Portuguese, and more! Research studies suggest that knowing more than one language can slow down the brain’s aging process.
Charge Your Brain
This application is perfect for anyone from kids to adults. It gives you an assembly of little games that allow you to improve different sections of the brain. The games were created to test your image recognition, logic, mathematic skills, and memory.
2048
This game is great for training your brain and teaching concentration through patience. The game is simple: you join numbers together to get to the 2048 tile. This game develops techniques to better the users sense of strategy and patience.
These are only a few of the games you can pick from if you are looking for free apps to improve your brain. Which of these will you add to your smart phone?
Recognizing Our Veterans
Orchard at Tucker is so proud to host our wonderful veterans. A Big Thank You to Ron Baker for awarding our residents with their certificate of honor. We can never repay the debt we have to our veterans.
5 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, reasoning and thinking skills. Every case experiences various symptoms that only your physician can diagnose, but looking out for warning signs may help you determine if you should schedule a visit.
1. Memory loss and forgetfulness
Memory loss is one of the most common signs of Alzheimer’s or dementia. Anyone can sometimes forget details of a conversation, but early signs of Alzheimer’s cause a person to forget an entire conversation. They may forget important dates or even faces of family members.
2. Lack of concentration and confusion
People with Alzheimer’s may forget where they are or how they got there. They can also lose track of the seasons and passage of time.
3. Losing things
Alzheimer’s patients put things in unusual places and tend to lose them this way. They may swear an item was somewhere when it doesn’t turn up in it’s expected place and become irritable.
4. Difficulty completing familiar tasks
People with Alzheimer’s often have trouble doing things that are part of their routine. They may need help to remember the rules of their favorite game or how to drive to a familiar location.
5. Change in personality or mood swings
Patients tend to exhibit mood swings or a change in their character. They may become fearful, anxious, or depressed when out of their comfort zone.
Every person’s journey through Alzheimer’s is unique. If you think someone you love has Alzheimer’s disease, contact your doctor. For those living with Alzheimers or other dementia-related illness, Orchard offers specialized memory care and senior living services to the Atlanta, Tucker, and Decatur areas. The Orchard is here to assist you with compassion and consideration. Learn more about our Memory Care programs by contacting us at 770-284-1293.
We Want Orchard at Tucker to Feel Like Home
The goal of designing Orchard at Tucker was to make it feel like a big home with a comfortable dining room surrounded by a family room and outdoor patio. Residents and their families are able to gather at our home away from home and discuss their day.
The Tavern at Orchard gives Residents the Flexibility of their own home
Tavern at Orchard MenuAt Orchard at Tucker we want to give our residents as many options as possible. We want them to build their day based on their schedule just like they did in their homes. Orchard Tavern is an all day delivery and carryout menu full of breakfast, appetizer, entrée, and desert options that are made to order anytime based on our residents’ preferences. The menu options will be freshly made from scratch by our Chef. Our residents will be able to order breakfast, lunch, or dinner all day up to 7 pm and have it made just for them. Residents are also able to eat what they ordered in the bistro, covered patio, or one of our area den areas.
Natural Supplements to Ease Symptoms of Parkingson’s Desease are soon coming to Orchard at Tucker
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