Health & Wellness Archives - Page 8 of 9

Group of seniors prepare to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in San Antonio, Texas.

3 minute readJan 11, 2021

Sonida Senior Living Communities are Receiving First Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

Long-term care facilities (LCFs) and health care personnel, are in group 1A. This means Sonida Senior Living staff and residents...

Vaccinations

Women pose together during Christmas party in East Lansing, Michigan.

2 minute readDec 23, 2020

How Our Communities are Celebrating the Holidays, 2020 Style

Our communities have been busy this month! From festive activities to special visitors, they’ve kept residents entertained and lifted spirits...

Holidays

Vaccine against coronavirus in phial at third trial phase at medical laboratory in USA.

3 minute readDec 15, 2020

Why You Should Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine

With a vaccine rolling out in the United States, Sonida Senior Living is preparing for clinic dates to begin administering...

Group of employees distribute turkeys to residents of Senior Living Facility.

2 minute readNov 25, 2020

Happy Thanksgiving from Sonida Senior Living

This Thanksgiving, we are more grateful than ever for all of our staff members and residents. COVID-19 threw a curveball...

Holidays

Nurse dispenses a vial of flu vaccine to disperse to patient.

4 minute readNov 18, 2020

Why the Flu Shot Is More Important Than Ever This Year

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the United States population, but especially on some of our most vulnerable—our seniors. Many seniors live in tight-knit communities...

4 minute readJan 13, 2020

Finding Your Ancestral Heritage: What to Know About At-Home DNA Kits

Whether you got an at-home DNA kit as a holiday gift or you just bought one for yourself, here are some things you need to know before beginning your ancestral...

Grandparents how granddaughter how to recycle.

5 minute readSep 3, 2019

Going Green: Here’s How Seniors Can Live an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle

When it comes to sustainability, seniors have the power to impact their community and future generations by making a few eco-friendly lifestyle changes. Here are some tips on how...

Lifestyle & Activities

Older woman writing in a journal at a patio table

4 minute readAug 18, 2019

Preserving History: How Seniors Can Share Their Stories with the Next Generation

Many seniors get so caught up in their daily routines that they forget to share their stories with their adult children and grandchildren. But every senior has a unique story to...

Lit memorial candle being held in memory of someone.

3 minute readJul 1, 2019

Memorialize Your Loved One In a Less-Than-Traditional Way

It’s not easy losing a loved one. And because the grieving process is different for everyone, memorials can help ease the pain while also creating a legacy for the deceased....