What Everyone 50+ Should Know About Their Thyroid
Disorders of this small gland are common, especially in older women by Gayle Golden for Next Avenue Catherine Horvath, 51, was feeling no symptoms five years ago when her doctor ordered a routine blood test to check, among other things, how her thyroid was doing. (Your thyroid is the butterfly-shaped gland low in your neck […]
Building a Network to Look Out for Your Parents
From neighbors to relatives to the pizza delivery woman, it’s critical to have people looking out for a parent who’s aging in place. Guest post by Winnie Yu for Next Avenue If you’re looking out for a parent in declining health who continues to live alone, and who resides more than an hour’s drive away, […]
Arizona Senior Living: Senior Summer Travel Tips
It’s finally summertime. And while the three Sun Health Arizona senior living communities – Grandview Terrace, The Colonnade, and the lovely La Loma Village – are certainly a type of resort-style living all their own, with summer comes weekend trips, vacations, and travel destinations you won’t soon forget. But from rental cars to missing luggage, […]
Outdoor Recreation in Our Communities
Here at Sun Health, we know that there’s a lot more that goes into getting the best care at an Arizona senior living community than just the basics. From perfected, individualized health plans to top notch, on-site therapy, the list of important amenities to consider for either you or a loved one is long. And […]
Arizona Senior Living: Drug Safety & The Importance of Medication Management
Whether you’re living on your own or in one of our many Sun Health Arizona senior living communities, there’s no such thing as being too careful when it comes to medication management. From protecting your health information to meticulously scheduling and regulating daily prescriptions, drug safety and medication management go hand in hand. By planning, scheduling, […]
Pets and Arizona Senior Living Communities
For many older adults in Arizona senior living communities, connecting with pets is a prominent part of their day-to-day routine. But even though pets become part of the family and enrich daily living, they can also add to routine tasks and chores that may be challenging to manage later in life. To assist older adults […]
From Twitter to Texting: When Technology Meets Arizona Senior Living
Think technology has yet to find its way into Arizona senior living communities? Think again. From smart phones to Facebook, from YouTube to Twitter, gadgets and technology aren’t just for kids and young adults anymore. In fact, according to a recent Nielsen survey, people over the age of 55 are the fastest growing group joining Facebook. And according […]
Arizona Senior Living Volunteer Work
If you’ve ever wondered about the intrinsic value of Arizona senior living volunteer work, recent reports and statistics continue to reinforce the many benefits of giving back to the community. At any age, volunteering and mentoring can have a profound impact on both volunteers and those they serve. For those in Arizona senior living communities, […]
