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Now is a great time to consider the senior-living communities offered by Lutheran SeniorLife .
Passavant Community
• Choose from apartments , cottages or villas
• Vibrant community in the heart of Zelienople
• Access to pool , fitness center and bistro
Passavant . sales @ lutheranseniorlife . org 724-452-3583
The Commons at Stonebrook Village
• Studios , one and two-bedroom apartments
• Convenient , quiet setting in McCandless Township
• Meals and utilities included ; weekly housekeeping
Commons . sales @ lutheranseniorlife . org 412-630-2200
Overbrook Pointe
• One and two-bedroom apartments
• Part of the St . John Community in Mars , Pa .
• Meals and utilities included ; indoor , heated garages ; large capacity storage areas
Overbrook . sales @ lutheranseniorlife . org 724-687-3372
Contact us today . We look forward to meeting you !
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HEALTH & WELLNESS SPECIAL SECTION
Brain Games
As you age , your brain continually changes . Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important to your body and your mind . Just like it is important to exercise daily to keep your body in shape , it is equally as important to exercise your brain . Memory loss doesn ’ t occur simply due to aging , but because of brain injury , illness or disorders . Many of these issues are due to unhealthy habits or poor lifestyle choices that could be avoided .
Dementia is one of the most common categories of brain diseases . A common misconception is that dementia itself is a disease , but it is not . Dementia is a term that defines a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life including impaired memory , communication and language , ability to focus , reasoning and judgment , and visual perception . At least two of the aforementioned symptoms must be severely impaired to indicate signs of dementia . Usually the signs and symptoms are progressive and get worse over time . If caught early by a health care professional , some symptoms can be treated . One of the most common types of dementia is Alzheimer ’ s disease .
Alzheimer ’ s accounts for 60 to 80 percent of all dementia cases . It causes severe problems with daily tasks that involve memory , thinking and behavior . It is not a normal part of aging , but the greatest known risk factor is increasing age since the disease is progressive . While it is most common in people over the age of 65 , younger-onset Alzheimer ’ s is found in five percent of people as young as their 40s .
According to the Alzheimer ’ s Association , evidence shows that incorporating the following habits will keep you fit both physically and mentally :
• Heart Health – Obesity , high blood pressure and diabetes — all risk factors for cardiovascular disease — negatively impact your cognitive health . Cardiovascular activity increases blood flow to the brain and body , reducing the risk of cognitive decline .
• Helmet Up ! – Brain injury is one of the leading causes of dementia and cognitive decline . Play it smart and always wear a helmet to protect from brain injury .
• Sleep Tight – Have you ever stayed up late , only to find you ’ re forgetful
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