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Seniors and Depression
Many people dismiss depression in the elderly as a normal part of aging and something seniors can just “snap out of.” However, this is not the case. Depression is a serious mood disorder that can be particularly dangerous in the elderly. If gone unchecked and untreated, depression can lead to serious consequences. What Causes Depression?…
Voted Top Workplace for the 4th Year in Row!
Schonberg Care was honored as a Greater New Orleans Top Workplace by NOLA.com for the FOURTH YEAR IN A ROW based upon the stellar satisfaction survey results of our employees! We also received a special award for “Clued in Senior Management.” We are extremely proud of the exceptional team we have built! Here’s to another…
Keeping the “Windows To The Soul” Clean & Clear: The Importance of Eye Health in Seniors
Vision plays such a vital role in every aspect of our life; it is what makes the work we do, the places we go, and the leisure activities we enjoy a possibility. However, it’s also something that is easy to take for granted until it is compromised. February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month, which…
Turning Health Into Financial Wealth: Budgeting Strategies for Seniors
January is Financial Wellness Month, and the start of the new year is the perfect time to adopt an improved financial strategy that benefits our future. As we get older, it becomes more important than ever to save and spend wisely in order to be financially prepared for things like retirement and unforeseen health- related…
The Keys To Making Your 2018 Resolutions A Reality
Everyone jokes that making a goal your “resolution” for the new year is the quickest way to ensure that it fails. It’s easy to approach every year with a “New Year, New Me” mentality, but it’s a lot harder to put our money where our mouth is when it comes to accomplishing lofty aspirations like…
Kick the Flu & Cold Season Grinch This Holiday Season!
While most of us are happily saying goodbye to a long, hot summer and welcoming the new winter season, we can’t forget that the cooler weather can oftentimes bring the dreaded “crud” along with it. Winter is often given a bad rap, as it marks the official arrival the cold & flu season. This time…
Seniors Looking To Improve Your Memory- Stop & Smell the Rosemary!
It is common knowledge that as we age, we tend to get a bit more forgetful. While all of us can fall victim to faulty memory issues (blanking on the name of the great new restaurant you tried last week, forgetting where you set down the keys), it becomes a more regular occurrence the older…
Summer Heat Waves Pose Danger For Seniors: How To Prevent Heat Exhaustion & Stroke
Summer evokes images of bright sunshine, ice cold lemonade, juicy watermelon slices, and a hammock on a beautiful beach. However, the dangers of overheating in the summer heat aren’t quite so picturesque. Dangerously high temperatures can result in heat-related illnesses ranging from heat cramps to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. When heat stroke is serious…
Did You Know Your Favorite Indulgence Is Also Good For Your Brain?
Chocolate lovers, rejoice- just in time for World Chocolate Day, we’re here to tell you that a study done by Harvard Medical School proves that chocolate helps to keep your brain healthy! The results of their study showed that people who drink two cups of hot cocoa a day had improved memory and blood flow…
How Our Home State Is Changing the Game in Alzheimer’s Research
As a assisted living & memory care provider that was founded in Louisiana specifically to fill the need for exceptional, high-quality senior care options in the area, we here at Schonberg Care are proud to share our home state with the Institute for Dementia Research & Prevention at Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge….