Blog: Colonial Courtyard at Clearfield

Intergenerational relationships are relationships between the aging matriarch or patriarch of the family, mature children, and grandchildren. It can extend up to even great-grandchildren. Each family member can provide or receive certain benefits from each other. Senior members can impart their knowledge about life and their experiences that helped them…

Roberta “Bobbi” Bradford has been named to a new role as Executive Operations Director at Colonial Courtyard at Clearfield, an IntegraCare senior living community. Brittany Rougeux has been named as the facility’s new resident wellness director “This role has been rewarding and has offered me the unique opportunity to engage…

Whether you’re a gardener or not, chances are that you can agree that spending time with plants is good for the soul. It’s a relaxing pastime and an excellent form of exercise. And when it comes to improving your health and well-being, there’s nothing better than getting outside in the…

As we age, new health concerns arise, and old problems become more difficult to treat. For anyone over the age of 65, health problems are increasing. Given this, seniors need to be aware of their health and when something isn’t quite right, go in for a checkup. In this post,…

If you start to see signs of your elderly parent’s physical or mental well-being changing, it can be hard to know if it’s just the symptoms of normal aging or signs of something more serious like dementia.   Age-Associated Memory Impairment Forgetfulness is not an uncommon thing. However, there comes…

Telehealth is a service that takes advantage of technology (like video calls) to help you communicate with your doctor from home rather than at their office. Telehealth can be very useful for older people, especially those who have difficulty moving from place to place or those in senior living communities….

As your loved one or parent gets older, they will need your help in deciding where to live. There are plenty of senior living options, and assisted living is one of them. An assisted living community is a housing option suitable for folks who require assistance with activities of daily…

Falls can mean more than just some lumps and bruises. In fact, falling is the lead cause of death as well as non-fatal injuries for older inviduals. The US CDC reports that every eleven seconds, an older person is given treatment in an emergency room for a fall. And unfortunately,…

Aromatherapy is a simple, but effective, way to help manage and relieve stress simply by using the powerful effects of scent. It’s easily accessible, easily manageable, and most importantly, it’s fairly inexpensive to get started if it’s something you’re interested in.  Interestingly, aromatherapy has been around for thousands of years….

Most of us would like to stay indoors during wintertime, but it’s still essential to stay sharp both mentally and physically by keeping active. We will share more about these popular 5 activities that you and your loved one can do during wintertime.   The Best Activities for Seniors During…