Fellowship Square-Mesa Blog

The MIND diet can drastically lower your risk for Alzheimer’s disease, among other conditions. Here’s what the lead researcher suggests regarding MIND and foods thought to be “good for you.” A Mediterranean-inspired diet was recently proven to dramatically lower the risk of dementia in older adults. But just because it originated in Italy doesn’t mean you should stock up on frozen pizza and lasagna. Instead, the MIND diet focuses on plenty of vegetables, whole grains, beans and olive oil. It even recommends a small glass of red wine daily. The meals are also linked to a healthier heart and longer life, coupled with a reduced risk of diabetes and high blood pressure. Read More

Fall-related injuries account for the biggest portion of the injuries that older patients present with in the emergency room, so it pays to know how to reduce risks of falls in seniors, both for the affected demographic and their families. The following safety tips for fall prevention are a great place to start. Read More

There are many reasons to focus on having a healthy heart at any age. For senior adults maintaining a healthy heart and brain can help preserve your independence and quality of life. Making positive lifestyle choices is the best way to affect positively both your heart health and brain health. Forming new habits in areas like physical health and exercise, diet and nutrition, cognitive activity, and social engagement — can help keep your body and brain healthy and potentially reduce your risk of cognitive decline. Read More

Every day as I walk the halls of Fellowship Square-Mesa I am reminded of what resilient people live in our community. Residents who have overcome a set-back of some kind but demonstrate to everyone their capacity to recover and bounce back. According to the dictionary the definition of resilience is just that, “the capacity to recover from difficulties and bounce back.” Here are five ways to increase your resilience as you age: Read More