While there are many different techniques designed to help us relax, one easy thing we can do it is to get outside and enjoy nature. Watching a sunrise or sunset or just taking a quiet walk through a local park is soothing to our soul, and it isn’t just our imagination. Studies have shown that for many people simply interacting with nature is one of the best self-improvement tools we have.
The Harvard Health Publishing website reports that “research in a growing scientific field called ecotherapy has shown a strong connection between time spent in nature and reduced stress, anxiety, and depression.” Scientists admit they do not have a clear idea why contact with nature has such a positive effect on people’s outlook, but a 2015 study proved it did. Comparing the brain activity of healthy people who walked for 90 minutes in either a natural setting or an urban one; researchers found that “those who did a nature walk had lower activity in the prefrontal cortex, a brain region that is active during rumination — defined as repetitive thoughts that focus on negative emotions.” When we interact with nature, our spirits are calmed by the sounds of birds singing, running water, wind rustling through the trees, and the soothing silence of the outdoors. Therapeutic benefits can include lowering blood pressure as well as levels of the stress hormone cortisol that calms the body's fight-or-flight response. To get the calming benefits of nature, you should try to spend about 20 to 30 minutes, at least three days a week out in it. In addition research has found that even watching nature programs can offer some of the same calming effect as actually being outdoors. At MorningStar of Santa Fe, our senior living community prides itself on our stunning views, enclosed courtyards, and peaceful strolling paths. With relaxing, beautiful common areas both inside and out, we create a true home for our residents. MorningStar provides both assisted living and memory care in a range of floor plans and strives to meet our residents’ every need. Please visit our website for contact information and availability and pricing. MorningStar of Santa Fe offers the very best in senior living Santa Fe style with our distinct mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.” Our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve to create a ‘true home” for residents. To learn more about the finest senior housing Santa Fe, NM offers, please visit our website. Source: health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/sour-mood-getting-you-down-get-back-to-nature
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If you are considering senior living, Phoenix’s MorningStar at Arcadia may be the answer. Unlike many other senior communities in the area, our warm and welcoming community was designed from the ground up to serve both assisted living residents as well as our most tender memory care residents.
MorningStar at Arcadia is dedicated to providing compassionate, loving care that enhances our residents’ lives. We are proud to have a team of individuals with a felt calling to serve, and who consider seniors to be heroes. Each staff member is the type of person who does the right things even when no one is watching and willingly goes the extra mile to assist our residents. A sign that a loved one would do better in senior living includes a person who lives alone and has had a fall (or more than one) over the last six months. While hopefully they were not seriously injured, please keep in mind how dangerous falls are for seniors. The CDC reports that, “each year one in four older adults aged 65 and older will fall. Among older Americans, falls are the number one cause of injuries and death from injury.” In 2017 this resulted in 29 million falls, 3 million emergency department visits, 800,000 hospitalizations and 28,000 deaths. At MorningStar, every resident has around-the-clock Care Managers and access to full-time Licensed Nurses (on call 24/7). In addition, each of our private suites has an emergency call system installed. Another reason assisted living makes sense for so many seniors right now is the isolation from sheltering at home due to the pandemic. For elderly adults who live alone, this can be very lonely as many are not able to spend time with their family members including their grandchildren. While it is great to be able to Skype or Facetime, we all know it is not the same thing. While just a few examples of the numerous advantages senior living offers, a community like MorningStar at Arcadia is committed to ensuring the wellbeing and comfort of our residents on all levels. Think about the benefit of no longer having to grocery shop and prepare meals as we offer a 5-star dining service, or worry about getting safely to doctor visits and other important errands as we provide scheduled transportation. Finally, we want you to know we have made many changes in our community to keep both residents and team members safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. We continue to stay abreast of developments and evaluate best practices and innovations in our services to seniors. Please visit our website for more information. The unique mission statement of MorningStar at Arcadia, “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living options. Our foundation is built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt calling to serve. Dedicated to creating a real home for residents within a beautiful setting, we encourage you to learn more about the finest senior living Phoenix has to offer. |
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MorningStar Senior Living offers assisted living, memory care and respite (short-term) care. Our communities have graciously-appointed assisted living suites, as well as beautiful and spacious private suites for those living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Morningstar Senior Living's award-winning architecture, together with amenities that foster a lifestyle of comfort and wellness, make our residents’ retirement years as carefree as possible. Our activities and programs are enriching, and our care services first-class, but what truly sets us apart from other senior living communities is the love beneath our roof. To experience firsthand the finest senior living in your area, contact us to schedule a tour. Archives
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