Senior Living Blog

Helpful Tips from Your Friends at Wesley Enhanced Living

Of the many childhood diseases you may have incurred, chickenpox may be the most widely recognized. The itchy, blistering bumps would leave you continuously wanting to scratch, but after an outbreak, there was no concern for recurrence. Unfortunately, the chickenpox virus, varicella-zoster (VZV), never actually leaves your body, and can rear its ugly head in the form of a more painful disease called shingles later in life. In fact, about one in three people in the U.S. will develop shingles in their lifetime.

If you spent any time serving the nation’s military on foreign soil or here at home, you understand the sacrifices made. You served your country well and now deserve to take advantages of the many benefits the Veteran’s Administration has to offer for senior care needs.

Seek out your VA benefits, available to residents living in personal care, while living at a Wesley Enhanced Living community. We offer different lifestyle options to ensure you enjoy living life to its fullest as you age. Discover the best living alternative for you, including independent living, personal care, skilled nursing, and memory care. 

We all love to enjoy summer by being outside in the sun and catching some rays while out on a walk. Now’s the time to soak up the sunshine before fall and winter sneak up on us. An important point to remember is to stay cool and hydrated so that you can keep up with the summer fun.

Everyone loves a piece of crispy fried chicken now and again, and a little fried food occasionally is okay, but there are ways to enjoy your favorite meats and vegetables without pulling out the cast iron skillet and lard. 

While reaching retirement brings on many new opportunities to enjoy your free time, there are also new considerations to be addressed. You may choose to downsizie and sell your home or need to create or revise legal documents which may be critical in the event of an emergency, or begin taking care of a spouse who may need some additional healthcare assistance.