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​Don't Throw These Away! | Best Independent Living Salina

10/18/2022

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Decluttering or spring cleaning can be wonderful experiences, giving us new space and atmosphere to enjoy. But there are some things that just shouldn't be thrown out. In fact, keeping them all together in a safe space is a good idea.
 
Be sure that you and your heirs can find:

  • Durable Powers of Attorney
Some of these forms are to designate someone who can give instructions about your healthcare when you are not able, and others are to authorize an agent for your financial affairs.
  • HIPAA Release
This document empowers people of your choice to be able to access your medical records or to get information from your health care providers.
  • Last Will & Testament
Be sure that this is up-to-date and really reflects your wishes. Be certain that the designated executor is still willing and able to serve in this capacity.
  • Living Will
The Living Will expresses your desires for medical or end-of-life treatment when you can no longer express them yourself.
  • Insurance policies
Having these all together keeps your heirs from missing out on the benefits you have provided for them.
  • Birth certificate, marriage licenses, divorce decrees
Your family may need some or all of these when helping you with legal matters.
 
Talk with one or more of your heirs about these papers, where you keep them, and what your plans are. Documents are no help if your assistants can't find them, and your wishes may be disregarded without them.
 
Charlene Frazier 
Community Coordinator, Residence 600
600 E. Elm, Salina KS 67401
785-822-1300
residentservices.600@gmail.com

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​Parting Ways with Possessions | Best Senior Living Salina

10/1/2022

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How many times have you seen the words "collect them all" in advertising? It might have meant that you should crave all twelve decorative plates in a series, or gold coins from every decade, or a t-shirt from every state in the nation. But the time comes when you just don't have the space to keep all of these "collectibles" or to dust them!
 
Ask yourself some questions.

  1. Why am I keeping this? Does it still give you pleasure or is it just a burden?
  2. What will become of it later? Does anyone in the family want it? Are you the only one who knows the background story or sentimental attachment?
  3. Is there another way I can keep it? If someone you love wants the beautiful old quilts, pass them on now. Let the grandchildren choose something they like from the collection of cartoon-themed glasses. Photograph things that you must let go. Write a paragraph about these treasures to keep the memories alive. There are companies who will scan old photos, home movies and personal VCR tapes and put them into digital form, which you can then share with everyone who is interested.
4.Can I donate it? Check with the local historical society about your aunt's silver tea set. Ask the high school drama department if they'd like to have Grandfather's leather jacket or stylish Cousin's collection of hats. Shelters for women and children often need blankets, dishes, linens and toys. Others may get pleasure from your treasures.
5.Do I have what's important? Some things you may simply be unable to pass along. Your baby mug or wedding dress or golf clubs may continue to give you joy forever. 
 
But you no longer need to "collect them all." Your memories and generous sharing of treasures can outlast all of the ceramic dolls, pocket knives and stuffed animals. And, think of what you can put on all the clean shelves and cupboards!
 
Charlene Frazier 
Community Coordinator, Residence 600
600 E. Elm, Salina KS 67401
785-822-1300
residentservices.600@gmail.com

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​Forgotten Holidays | Best Senior Living Salina

9/22/2022

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Special days will always be marked on the calendar: New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, Labor Day. Americans have many ways of celebrating all of the holidays, but a few have fallen by the wayside.
 
While Memorial Day is still considered the beginning of the camping and boating season, it once was celebrated in more sacred ways. Established after the Civil War as a way to remember fallen soldiers of that conflict, communities would come together to deck all of the veterans' graves with the beautiful flowers of early summer. There were even picnics in the cemeteries.
 
Arbor Day is another nearly-forgotten holiday. It was established clear back in 1872, and because of a later proclamation by President Teddy Roosevelt, aimed at children, it became popular for school groups or Scouts to plant trees at the end of April. Maybe you were part of a group who did this as a child.
 
On the first of May, May Day was often celebrated with handmade baskets filled with spring flowers, like violets, cornflowers and roses. The children who made and filled the baskets would creep silently to the front doors of their neighbors, hang a basket on the door, ring the bell and run away! Knowing that the gift was a secret added to the giver's pleasure.
 
Birthday celebrations have come a long way, and maybe not all for the better. In the 1940s, a child might get a special cake, made by a relative, not a bakery, and after blowing out the candles, could also get playful (and non-painful) "spankings." A five-year-old could get "spanked" five times and then "one to grow on." How was your birthday celebrated when you were little?
 
Charlene Frazier 
Community Coordinator, Residence 600
600 E. Elm, Salina KS 67401
785-822-1300
residentservices.600@gmail.com

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​Are You Lonely? | Best Senior Living Community Salina

9/1/2022

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It might sound peculiar, but if you're lonely, you're not alone. Many people of all ages experience periods of feeling isolated, friendless, or even depressingly lonely. The years of the Covid-19 pandemic have forced many people to be isolated more often. Used to eating with a group, attending an exercise class, traveling with others, during these times people have needed to stay home and stay solitary. Aging also contributes to feelings of loneliness. Hearing loss or a decline in vision can make it much harder to visit with people, even when a person is able to join in group activities.
 
Can anything be done about being lonely? 
 
1.Look hard for new acquaintances. If you can't get to the exercise room or religious service, talk to the person in the apartment next door, even if you've never really met. Look for someone who is eating alone and ask if you can join them. Invite an old friend over, someone you haven't seen for a long time.
 
2.Strengthen existing relationships. Families and friends sometimes fall out, or life just gets so busy that they can't get together as often as they used to. Send a note to that cousin, reminiscing about shared experiences. Phone the daughter-in-law from whom you've been estranged. An old friend might become a new friend, too.
 
3.Keep busy. Being alone doesn't mean you have to sit and feel sad. Volunteer if there is an opportunity, even for a one-time event. Check on your neighbors. Stir up those no-bake cookies and take them to someone who's recovering from a fall. Offer to play games with your great-nephew for an hour after school.
 
4.Adopt a pet. Not only will Spot provide companionship, you'll find that people who might be too shy to speak otherwise, will reach out to your pet, and then to you. 
 
What do you have to lose? Maybe your loneliness.
 
Charlene Frazier 
Community Coordinator, Residence 600
600 E. Elm, Salina KS 67401
785-822-1300
residentservices.600@gmail.com

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​Celebrities Who Are Still Celebrating | Best Senior Living in Salina, KS

8/25/2022

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It seems that so many of the people who once entertained or informed us have passed away, along with the "good old days." But there are some wonderful celebrities who are not only still living, but who are living actively.
 
The actress Eva Marie Saint, who was born in 1924, continues to keep busy. Best-remembered for playing opposite Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront in 1954, she has won many awards, including one from the Academy. But even in her eighties she was appearing in movies and television, and recently she campaigned for Californians to stop texting while driving. In 2018, she was a presenter at the Academy Awards. And she still looks beautiful!
 
Jimmy Carter, the former President of the United States, was also born in 1924. Since he left office, he has been continually involved in political and charitable projects, including Habitat for Humanity. He can still swing a hammer, and in 2002 he received a Nobel Peace Prize. 
 
Bob Barker, the former host of "The Price is Right" television game show, is 98 years old. He believes in physical exercise and healthy eating, and he actively supports humane treatment of animals.
 
June Lockhart is another celebrity in her 90s. She achieved excellence in theater, movies and television, and is probably best remembered for playing mothers in the TV series, "Lassie" (1954) and "Lost in Space" (1965). But even in her nineties, she has acted in television and movies.
 
These people, and others, like Norman Lear and Henry Kissinger, have never retired, but continue to be useful and interested in life well into their ninth decades.
 
 
Charlene Frazier 
Community Coordinator, Residence 600
600 E. Elm, Salina KS 67401
785-822-1300
residentservices.600@gmail.com

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​Summer, Winter, Spring… and Falls | Best Senior Living in Salina, KS

8/10/2022

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 According to The National Institute on Aging, more than one in three people age 65 years old older falls each year. Studies show that if a person falls once, they are even more likely to fall again. Taking a tumble is not just ungraceful or embarrassing, it can result in broken bones, head injuries, hospital stays or permanent disability.
 
Falls are not inevitable, even with aging. Here are some ways to minimize the likelihood of falling.

  • Wear the right clothes. Sturdy, comfortable shoes with non-skid soles are the place to start, but also check the wardrobe for sleeves or hems easily caught on doors or chair backs. House slippers are sometimes just that: slippery!
 
  • Speak with your health care provider about the medications they have prescribed. Do any of them cause dizziness or confusion? Knowing the side effects can help with awareness of falling possibilities. The doctor might also prescribe some physical therapy sessions to help with balance and strength.
 
  • Eat right. Getting plenty of calcium and vitamin D will help strengthen bones and minimize damage if you do fall. Limit alcohol intake. Weight-bearing exercise, like walking or lifting light weights also help slow down osteoporosis, a bone weakness.
 
  • Be careful around pets. Pets, especially small ones, like to stay close! But underfoot, they are just as much of a hazard as a non-stick rug. Keep an eye on Fluffy or Fido when moving about.
 
  • Don't climb. There are wonderful "reach stick" tools designed to help get to high shelves or grab something off the floor. Climbing up on a stepladder or standing on a chair to see into to the upper cabinets is just asking for trouble. Better to ask someone else for a little help.
 
Being independent is everyone's goal, and one way to keep this a reality is to avoid falls.
 
Charlene Frazier 
Community Coordinator, Residence 600
600 E. Elm, Salina KS 67401
785-822-1300
residentservices.600@gmail.com

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7/26/2022

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How Do You Spell Healthy Eating? | Residence 600, Salina Kansas

7/12/2022

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​Making Yourself Happier | Best Concierge Senior Living in Salina

6/24/2022

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 Life can hand us some amazing things, good and bad. Often, we feel that we're not in control of our own destiny, that others are making all the decisions for us. But one way we can decide something for ourselves is to improve our level of happiness.
 
What are some ways to make yourself happier?

  • Be grateful. You may have lost many things throughout life: friends, family members, pets, home, possessions. But sit down and write a list of things that you can be grateful for today. Maybe it was a favorite dessert served at mealtime. Did someone smile at you when you were picking up your mail? Though you might have physical problems, focus on the parts of your body and mind that are still working. Try to find something new to be thankful for each day and go back and read the list now and then.
 
  • Give yourself a pep talk. Your parents, teachers, spiritual leaders and coaches were once responsible for encouraging you and urging you on, but now you can do it yourself. Find positive phrases, like "You can do it," or "Look how well you've done!" and repeat them as many times a day as you can.
 
  • Have a laugh. Find a friend or group who likes to have a good time, and join in. Watch a comedy program or movie that really gives you belly laughs. Read a joke book! Do something absolutely silly, like blowing bubbles. "Laughter is the best medicine" isn't just an old saying. Doctors say that laughter is part of healing treatments.
 
  • Get some puppy love. Sharing love with a pet can improve health and happiness. If you can't keep one of your own, visit someone who does have a friendly pup or kitten. Even watching nature shows on television about cute animals or zoo care can cheer you up.
 
If you are feeling seriously sad, for no obvious reason, do consult a medical professional. "Just cheer up" is no help for clinical depression. But for the little ups and downs of daily life, we can do a lot to improve our happiness.
 
Charlene Frazier 
Community Coordinator, Residence 600
600 E. Elm, Salina KS 67401
785-822-1300
residentservices.600@gmail.com

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Making Your Home Your Own | Best Luxury Retirement Living in Salina

6/14/2022

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Whether you live in a senior living facility, a studio apartment, or your own home, there are ways you can turn the space into something that reflects your personality and makes you happy. Small spaces can be a challenge, especially if you are used to a larger home, but a little creativity goes a long way.

  • Change what you can. You might not be in control of the texture of the walls or ceilings, or the color of your cabinets, but you can choose some things yourself. A floral bedspread or a painting in bold, bright colors will make your room cheerful and show your tastes. Even a pretty shower curtain can do a lot to perk up a clinical-looking bathroom.
 
  • Less can be more. After collecting tea cups, angels or baseball hats all of your life, you may feel attached to each item. The memories that come with collections and purchases are precious. In a small place, though, you probably won't have room to display everything. A special shelf can display three or four exceptional items at a time. Remember, you can rotate the displays or pictures. Put the rose plates out in June and decorate with the Santa plates in December!
 
  • Comfort trumps quantity. Are you used to decorating your bed with a dozen throw pillows? Overnight storage for such items can be limited, so it might be time to pare down items used purely for decoration. Throw rugs can trip you up; couch cushions take up space; grandmother's China is too delicate for the dishwasher. Pass these items along to others.
 
  • Be yourself. When all is said and done, your living space should make you comfortable and happy. If you want pictures hanging floor to ceiling, and your lease or abilities allow it, "do you!" If you'd rather use your kitchen shelves for your model airplanes instead of for extra plates, it's up to you. The photographed faces of your family and friends may be your décor of choice.  But it's up to you.
 
Charlene Frazier 
Community Coordinator, Residence 600
600 E. Elm, Salina KS 67401
785-822-1300
residentservices.600@gmail.com


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