Selecting a senior living community for your loved one can be a challenging process. After all, it’s an important decision that places the care of mom or dad in the hands of people you do not know. Aside from ensuring the quality of care, you also need to ensure that mom or dad will like the feel of the community. Are the people nice? Is there a variety of activities and clubs to take part in? Are there open spaces to gather? Is the floor plan and decor of the community up to date? Is there a high-tech medical wing available in case mom or dad develops a health condition down the line? While we certainly have the people and activities covered – soon enough, JCHC will be able to provide a resounding yes to all of these questions, as we have major exciting renovations planned for Lester Senior Living! Here’s a sneak peek of what’s to come, and why JCHC just keeps getting better.
NOTE: this is only a taste of what we have planned! Keep checking our website for more updates on our 2022 renovations. Assisted living communities that encourage independence At JCHC’s Lester Senior Living, we’re all about keeping seniors as independent as possible, while supporting them with personal care services to make their lives easier. Additionally, we are able to scale these services at any point if they require a higher level of care, including professional memory support for Alzheimer’s and dementia residents in our specialized memory care and medical suites. We also offer social programs to encourage residents to get more involved with community life and make new friends along the way. Our top priorities at each JCHC community is to ensure each resident gets the help and support they need, and to provide that level of care in a beautiful space. With our new renovation plans in place, we look forward to serving residents – old and new – in a more modern environment that encourages a fun, exciting and independent lifestyle. For more information about our new renovations at our NJ senior living community, please give us a call today or visit our website at: https://jchcorp.org The original blog is posted at: https://jchcorp.org/jchc-just-keeps-getting-better/
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Latkes are just like fresh baked chocolate chip cookies, there is no wrong time to have one. They are not reserved only for Hanukkah; they can be enjoyed all year long – even in the height of summer. At least that’s the philosophy we’re sticking to at Lester Senior Living. If you’re in the mood for some summer latkes, our chefs in assisted living have an easy recipe for you to try. Don’t forget to share with someone you love “a latke.”
Latkes Ingredients:
The culinary trained chefs at Lester Senior Living look forward to trying out new recipes for our assisted living and independent living residents. They cook with only the freshest ingredients and provide many diverse options to satisfy different tastes, dietary preferences and kosher needs. For more information about dining options for seniors in Morris County, NJ, please contact us today: (973) 240-5015. To learn more about our senior dining schedule and what life is really like at Lester Senior Living, please visit our website at: https://jchcorp.org/ The original blog is posted on https://jchcorp.org/summer-latkes-happened-so-fast/ Most may think watermelons should be eaten alone, in slices, after a hot summer day. But have you tried adding them to your salad? It may sound strange, but sometimes the best experiences come from something unexpected. Trust us on this one – our residents at Lester Senior Living love our chef’s simple watermelon salad with feta and arugula. Not only is this summer salad easy to prepare, but it’s also one of the most refreshing dishes to bring to an end of summer BBQ with your family and friends.
Serves 6 | Total Time to Make: 15 minutes Ingredients:
The independent living residents at Lester have the option to eat in our spacious dining room for breakfast, lunch and dinner every single day if they’d like! The chefs at Lester understand that some residents may have dietary restrictions or kosher preferences and will gladly make any changes necessary to ensure resident satisfaction. Our independent living residents enjoy a variety of cuisines, ranging from a comfort meal like matza ball soup to a refreshing watermelon feta salad. For more information about how we’re helping seniors to eat healthy in Morris County, NJ, please give us a call today – we’d love to have you over for lunch! You could also visit our website to learn more about what full independent lifestyles look like at Lester Senior Living: https://jchcorp.org/ The original blog is posted on: https://jchcorp.org/refreshing-summer-salad-and-its-probably-not-what-youre-expecting/ Like exercising our bodies, exercising our minds is just as important as we age. Seniors who engage in memory-stimulating activities regularly have a greater chance of strengthening their cognitive abilities and keeping memory disorders at bay. What’s great is It’s not hard to incorporate these activities into anyone’s daily schedule. And the best part is: they’re fun to do! With that being said, our memory care advisors in Morris County, NJ have put together a list of some memory stimulating activities to keep senior minds sharp.
Trivia: With a variety of topics to choose from, trivia never loses its novelty. Playing different topics like music, history, movies and current events can do two important things for seniors. For one, it can help them tap into different parts of the brain to recall the answers. And the second, it can strengthen short-term memory by giving them something new to learn (we’ll expand more on this later). Not to mention, trivia is also a great way to gather with friends and socialize – which we do a lot of at JCHC’s Lester Senior Living. At Lester, we hold group trivia sessions every week that all of our residents are welcome to participate in. Sudoku: If you haven’t heard of Sudoku and are good with numbers, you’re really missing out! This game works by filling in a 9 by 9 grid using the numbers 1 to 9, never using them more than once vertically, horizontally or within the 3 by 3 subgrids. Sudoku is a great way to practice patience and strengthen pattern recognition. If you or a loved one is looking to play, you can find Sudoku puzzles in your local newspaper, online, or you could purchase a Sudoku book filled with puzzles ranging from easy to difficult. Crossword puzzles: There’s nothing like a good ol’ crossword puzzle with your morning coffee. These puzzles help a ton with memory recollection and your problem solving skills. Just like trivia, there are many different themes to choose from like sports, science, entertainment and art – to name a few. Alongside Sudoku, crossword puzzles can also be found in your local newspaper or you can download the Crossword app to your smartphone or tablet for free. Arts and crafts: One of the best memory-stimulating activities that seniors can take part in are arts and crafts. Keeping their hands busy helps to maintain dexterity, and being able to explore their creativity supports the imaginative parts of the brain. This activity is a win-win because seniors could also use it as an opportunity to make unique, handmade gifts for their friends and family. Learn a New Skill: As we’ve mentioned earlier, learning a new skill is key to keeping your memory sharp. At Lester Senior Living, we encourage memory care residents to attend guest lectures, enroll in different classes and clubs, and read new books in our community library. All of these activities support the brain in creating new neurological connections. Memory support in our senior community in Morris County Lester Senior Living has a designated unit to care and treat those with Alzheimer’s and dementia diagnoses. Our professional staff on-site are available at all hours of the day to assist memory care residents and provide many opportunities to engage in memory-stimulating activities. Our specialized facility also offers dementia-friendly apartments with 24-hour supervision in a beautiful, suburban setting in local Morris County. To find out more about memory care in Morris County, please visit our website at: https://jchcorp.org Original blog is available on: https://jchcorp.org/memory-stimulating-activities-for-seniors/ Parents moving to an assisted living community affects the entire family. For most families, a big factor in deciding on the right senior community is the proximity between your homes and the facility. Being able to visit your parents often will help them feel more confident and secure in their decision to choose assisted living. On top of that, making each visit memorable will solidify the fact that their new assisted living community is now home. If you have a loved one who recently moved into assisted living, you might be looking for ways to make the most out of your visits to mom or dad in assisted living the most meaningful. Our experts at Lester Senior Living put a list together of a few ways to make your time together extra special in this transition period.
At Lester, an assisted living community in Morris County, we prioritize the quality of life, independence and dignity for all of our residents. With services designed to meet your loved one’s needs and a packed activity calendar, we offer seniors a chance to really build a life within our welcoming community. To learn more about community life at our assisted living community in New Jersey, contact us today or visit our website at: https://jchcorp.org The original blog is posted on: https://jchcorp.org/making-the-most-out-of-your-visit-to-mom-or-dad-in-assisted-living/ It’s finally spring here at Lester Senior Living! Which means we are looking forward to getting outdoors more for live entertainment, daily walks and delicious picnics. We are also looking forward to classic picnic staples like homemade potato salad. If you’re looking for a new spin to this classic dish, check out our spring potato salad recipe from our chefs on-site.
Serves 8-10 Ingredients for Potato Salad:
Our beloved chefs at Lester are always open to new recipe suggestions that also accommodate the dietary restrictions or kosher needs of our senior living residents. Whether it’s a simple potato salad or something more complex, there’s nothing they love more than perfecting new dishes and serving the residents in assisted living and independent living. For more information about our food and dining options for seniors in Whippany NJ, please come visit us for lunch or visit our website at: https://jchcorp.org The original blog is available on https://jchcorp.org/spring-potato-salad-recipe/ Even the most active of older adults may find it difficult to keep up with creating and eating nutritious meals. There are many reasons, such as trouble chewing, decreased sense of taste or smell, dietary restrictions, medication side effects, mobility issues or feeling lonely. However, as we age, a well-balanced and nutritious diet is vitally important to help maintain not only physical health but cognitive health as well. If you’re still not convinced, here’s how good nutrition can keep seniors independent for longer.
Incorporating the Right Foods into Senior Diets Eating fresh fruits and vegetables is the key to getting all the important vitamins and minerals. Vitamin D, calcium, and potassium are especially important for older adults who have a tendency to be deficient in all three. A great way to ensure these vitamins and minerals are incorporated is through fresh produce as opposed to canned or frozen fruits and vegetables (although those will do in a pinch). Seniors should also include a variety of high-fiber foods like beans, peas and lentils every day (whole grains are in that category) to help improve digestion, maintain a healthy weight, and reduce the risk of heart problems by moderating blood pressure and lowering high cholesterol. Senior Nutrition Recommendations from the USDA At our assisted living facility in Morris County, we follow the lead of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) when it comes to the nutrition of our senior residents. Here are their top recommendations for people who are 50 years or older:
In cold weather, soups are a great way to fill up with essential vitamins and minerals by adding legumes rich in fiber and fresh vegetables. At Lester Senior Living, our homemade soups are so popular, we stock them in our General Store, so residents can enjoy them any time in their apartments. If you’d like to sample the dining options at Lester Senior Living before moving in, we invite you to contact David Rozen to meet for a free lunch at our assisted living residence. You and your loved one can try out the delicious, kosher meals with fellow residents in our elegant dining rooms. For more information about senior meal plans and community life at Lester Senior Living, please visit our website at: https://jchcorp.org The original blog is posted on https://jchcorp.org/the-importance-of-good-nutrition-for-seniors/. Starting the conversation about moving into an assisted living community can be a very difficult process for family members. Although your heart is in the right place, it is often a challenge for elderly parents to look at this change in a positive light. Here is some useful advice from assisted living specialists in Morris County, New Jersey.
At Lester Senior Living, we encourage all prospective residents and their families to book a personal tour of our senior community which offers independent living, assisted living and memory care. Our staff and residents pride themselves on a welcoming atmosphere, and are happy to answer any questions about our community life and support services. For more information about JCHC’s Lester Senior Living, contact us today to request a personal tour, or visit our website at: https://jchcorp.org Original content is available on https://jchcorp.org/how-to-start-the-assisted-living-conversation/ Getting older doesn’t have to be something to dread. Especially, If you’ve accumulated wealth in your working years. For career-driven seniors, it can be the perfect time to enjoy all of that hard work. However, financial stresses can often arise, including budgeting concerns, income limitations, rising state expenses or assisted living services. Older adults also need to ensure their money is spent within a realistic set budget and protected from scams online or over the phone. With that being said, here are some helpful tips on financial planning for seniors from a leading assisted living facility in Morris County, New Jersey.
Lester Senior Living, a well-appointed residential assisted living community in New Jersey, offers customized services ranging from independent living to assisted living and memory care for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia conditions. Our dedicated team is happy to work with you to discuss senior living costs and walk you through your financial options. To find out more about our senior living services, or any of our other senior housing communities in NJ, please contact us today or visit our website at: https://jchcorp.org Original content is available on https://jchcorp.org/financial-planning-tips-for-retired-seniors/ Someone once said, “The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another,” – which couldn’t be more true. We have the power to take control of our stress and redirect the energy into something more positive. Stress that goes unmanaged has a detrimental effect on our well-being. Especially for older adults, it significantly increases the risk of anxiety, depression, digestive issues, sleep problems, heart disease, and even memory impairments. That’s why it’s so important to face stress head-on with methods that are proven to ease tension and promote good mental health. In this article, our independent living team at JCHC will go over the signs of stress and what seniors can do to successfully manage it.
Signs of stress in seniors Indications that your senior loved one could be suffering from stress include:
At Lester Senior Living, we prioritize a stress-free environment — allowing residents to enjoy their senior living community, friends, and social activities while we manage the nuances of day-to-day living. With comfortable, open-plan apartments, a lively community spirit and an events calendar filled with activities, we offer a welcoming and easy-going atmosphere for all of our senior residents. In addition to assisted living, Lester also offers independent living, comprehensive memory care, and short-term respite stays. For more information about our assisted living facility in Whippany NJ, please contact us to schedule a tour or visit our website at: https://jchcorp.org The original blog is available on https://jchcorp.org/senior-health-how-to-reduce-stress/. |
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