Caregivers provide unmatched support to family members living with dementia. According to the AARP, in the U.S. alone, it is estimated that 40 million family caregivers have provided about $470 billion annually in unpaid care to adult relatives. This goes to show just how large the caregiver community is and the outreach it has. Dealing…
Read MoreRetiring? 5 Reasons to Choose Oklahoma
A recent study conducted by Caring.com compared the cost of retirement in all 50 states in the country. They looked at factors like options for affordable senior healthcare and supportive services, as well as the cost of living in each state. Their findings revealed the number one most affordable state in the country to retire…
Read More4 Points of Posture
Posture is sexy!, says Mary Nole, Ed.D., Wellness Director at Saint Simeon’s. Find out why it’s so important for older adults to develop good posture.
Read MoreBreakthrough Treatments for Parkinson’s Disease
Matt Morton, Eastern Oklahoma Director for the Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma, discusses treatments for Parkinson’s, such as deep brain stimulation and Duopa.
Read MoreParkinson’s Care and Assisted Living Communities
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects the nerve cells in the brain responsible for producing dopamine. Symptoms of Parkinson’s usually develop slowly over several years, and these symptoms include tremors, muscle rigidity, and changes in speech, balance and gait. Additional symptoms include problems chewing or swallowing, skin issues, sleeping problems and depression. While…
Read MoreHow to Boost Memory with Brain Exercises
Your brain is constantly working to process information, help you form new ideas and learn different skills with each passing day. However, just like your body starts to go through changes as you age, your brain experiences changes, too. Your body begins to lose muscle in your later years, making it that much more important…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Assisted Living for Your Loved One
Starting the conversation with an aging loved one about moving to an assisted living community can sometimes present a difficult or uncomfortable situation. This is especially true when the individual has been living independently in his or her home for many years, and may have no intention of moving until it is absolutely necessary. However,…
Read MoreSaint Simeon’s Proud to Sponsor Dementia Friendly Tulsa
Every day at Saint Simeon’s, we offer memory care and support for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. We were the first senior community in Tulsa to provide dementia care when our ground-breaking Memory Center opened in 1994. At that time, Alzheimer’s was a little-known term. Saint Simeon’s board of trustees conducted years…
Read MoreHow Diet Can Help People Better Manage Parkinson’s Disease
Approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease every year. Parkinson’s is a disease characterized by nerve damage in the brain, with common symptoms including tremors, loss of balance, and restlessness. Although Parkinson’s can’t be cured, there are many options for treatment to reduce symptoms, including exercise. There are also many things a patient can…
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