Century Park Blog
Wellness
Survival Guide: Holiday Depression
Recognizing depression in older individuals can be difficult because often older individuals have a difficult time describing how they are feeling.
TAKING THE STRESS OFF FAMILY CAREGIVING
For a family caregiver, stress is a common mask that can alter your ability to see the joy in caring for your loved one.
Go with Your Gut
The wellness of your brain and body depend on your gut health. There are good and bad bacteria, and you need a balance of both.
Anxious about anxiety?
Everyone is bound to have a little anxiety every so often, but prevention and treatment can put anxiety in its place!
Finding The Can In Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which makes it the perfect time to start learning what you can do for this cause.
World Osteoporosis Day
Bones play an integral role in our everyday lives, and it is never too late to seek guidance regarding your bone health.
World Mental Health Day
Here are some inspiring tips on how to keep your mental health strong.
Physical Therapy: Get Back to What Matters
Ultimately, the goal of physical therapy is to help people restore or maintain their maximum level of independence.
Weighing in on hydration: Eight ounces at a time
Dehydration is also the leading cause of daytime fatigue. The solution is water.
Healthy Aging Month
September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to break the negative stigma around growing older.
Seniors and Loneliness: Combating Isolation
Throughout the aging process, seniors may begin to feel left out of social circles and are especially vulnerable to feelings of loneliness.
Five Essential Elements to Healthy Aging
Throughout every moment of life, intentionally set aside time to take care of yourself.
Managing Your Medications
Medicine is definitely a blessing. Used correctly, it can correct physiological problems, save lives and generally make us feel better.
Chris Frix's Tuesday Tip
As temperatures continue to climb it is important to recognize the health risks with raising temperatures.
A Heads-Up On Headaches
What are headaches and migraines, and how can we lessen the effect they have on our lives?
Aging with Ease: A Fitness Guide for Wiser Men
In honor of Men’s Health Month, here are some helpful tips for men to keep living with the same level of activity that they’re used to.
PTSD Awareness Month
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was first officially recognized in the 1980s.
The Many Faces of Arthritis
For some, it’s a constant, achy pain. For others, it’s a swelling stiffness in the morning.
Support Your Bones Today - They'll Support You Tomorrow
May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month, a good time to evaluate your food choices and exercise lifestyle.
Speech-Language Pathology: Living Life Connected
May is here, and that means Better Hearing and Speech Month!
The Many Faces of Arthritis
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month, a time for advocacy and education on the topic.
The Way Up When I Feel Down
This COVID season has provided a lot of wonderful opportunities to throw parties! Stick with me here.
Clearing The Air About COPD
Recognizing this disease and getting help early can make a huge difference and allow a better and longer quality of life.
Occupational Therapy: Live Life To Its Fullest!
April is Occupational Therapy Month! With spring in full swing, it’s a great opportunity to learn how occupational therapy can help you.
Safer Sharps
Century Park is committed to safeguard our residents and associates by the continued education of our Safety with Sharps program.
Beyond Burnout
Many of you have probably heard about burnout but are not familiar with the concept of compassion fatigue.
Better off Boosted
With COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths continuing to drop in the U.S. we all may be tempted to let our guard down.
Cold or flu?
Because these two types of illnesses have similar symptoms, it can be difficult to tell the difference between them.
Eye Care and the Elderly: Bringing It into Focus
Because we want to live a fun and active lifestyle, even as we age, it is important to take care of our eyes.
Loving Your Heart On Valentine's Day
This Valentine’s Day, whether you’re celebrating with loved ones or on your own, don’t forget to show your own heart some love, too.
Matters of the Heart
This month serves as an important reminder to stay educated on one of the most vital parts of our body.
Show Your Heart Some Love
Show your heart some love by celebrating American Heart Month and spreading the news about heart health awareness.
Super Snacks for Seniors on Super Bowl Sunday – and Every Other Day
While we watch the big game on Sunday, we will eat. But as we age, it is important for us to snack smart
Know your thyroid
Ever wonder how your body temp is regulated or how you gain the correct amount of energy from your food? Go ahead and thank your thyroid.
Make A Decision To Protect Your Vision
This month, Glaucoma Awareness Month, Century Park Associates wants to help prevent the progression of this devastating disease.
The Body’s Waterwheel
Because every system in the body depends on water, there is a real need for constant hydration.
January: Blood Donor Month
Did you know that every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood? Blood is essential to help patients survive surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries.
A Lasting Smile: How Seniors Can Keep their Pearly Whites
Seniors especially face challenges with dental care and should be intentional about maintaining the health of their teeth and gums.
Health At All Ages: The Key to Enjoying Life’s Moments
Want the chance to spend more time with their loved ones? Simple nutrition, exercise and lifestyle choices may help you do just that.
Health Myths: BUSTED
While everyone’s health journey is different, it’s important to make sure you’re getting your health information from reliable sources.
