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Being in an assisted living facility can have many benfits. We cater to all of our residents needs and special needs requested by their families. In addition to being there and helping out as much as we can, we also offer fun activities and amenities that our residents can enjoy.

Some of the activities that you can expect from spring arbor would surprise you. Our staff is dedicated to enabling a high quality of life for residents at Spring Arbor and The Oaks, including a range of activities to exercise both the mind and the body. From cooking lessons with the house Chef to gardening classes to discussions of current events, residents are encouraged to rekindle old interests or develop new ones.

Maintaining contact with the community is an important component of life at Spring Arbor and The Oaks. To that end, we arrange outings to churches, synagogues, parks, theaters, shopping trips, local restaurants, and numerous other social venues. We understand that our residents have diverse backgrounds, different hobbies and varying levels of physical ability and fitness. The professionals here have incorporated a broad range of activities into the social calendar, striving to include residents in our vibrant social calendar.

Typical activities in a day might start with morning exercises and then some card playing. Other days they might go out to the local stores to get a shake or go out to a movie with a small group. Usually once a week there is transportation provided to go shopping to WalMart or Target (depending on residents’ choice). In the afternoon there is typically entertainment from someone playing the piano, singing, or playing some other instrument. Cooking demonstrations get out a very good portion of the residents where they can try great recipes and mingle with their friends of the community. Please don't hesitate to contact us as we would be happy to answer any questions and help you in any way possible.

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As many break throughs in the research of dementia and Alzheimer's continues researchers are getting closer and closer to find a proper medication for this terrible affliction. Recently some medications were approved that help with Alzheimer's. Although current medications cannot cure Alzheimer’s or stop it from progressing, they may help lessen symptoms, such as memory loss and confusion, for a limited time.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two types of medications — cholinesterase inhibitors (Aricept, Exelon, Razadyne, Cognex) and memantine (Namenda) — to treat the cognitive symptoms such as memory loss, confusion, and problems with thinking and reasoning. While these are no cure it is still a huge step in helping to rid patients with Alzhiemer's

As Alzheimer’s progresses, brain cells die and connections among cells are lost, causing cognitive symptoms to worsen. While current medications cannot stop the damage Alzheimer’s causes to brain cells, they may help lessen or stabilize symptoms for a limited time by affecting certain chemicals involved in carrying messages among the brain's nerve cells. Doctors sometimes prescribe both types of medications together. Some doctors also prescribe high doses of vitamin E for cognitive changes of Alzheimer's disease. If you know a loved one who has suffered from this illness, contact us today and we'll be happy to help with any questions or do what we can for you and your loved one.

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Have you considered visiting a local salon? Of course we are neither partnered nor in the business of promoting any particular salon.  What we want to do is share with all of our Spring Arbor Living blog readers that frequenting salons has great social and self-esteem benefits.  We also included some ideas and tips for those who might think that salons are an unaffordable luxury.

One obvious reason that a trip to the salon is beneficial is that it is a great social opportunity. Entering new environments and creating new friendships in an around our Spring Arbor Living communities is an indisputable healthy act. The salon is a very interactive environment. Establishing a regular hairstylist creates a new social relationship. Your hairstylist will get to know you and over time become skilled at modifying your style and thus giving you exciting new looks.
 
A new hairstyle or salon service will simply make you look nice and you will feel younger.  If you are concerned about costs, check out different salons in any Spring Arbor Living location that may have some promotions or coupons available. You can also talk to your stylist about setting up a frequent visitor plan. Group rates are sometimes available so talk to your friends and make it a fun, monthly outing!

Do not forget that salons do more than cut hair.  They can offer waxing, tanning, massages, and other beauty and health-related services. Shampoos can be a great way to revitalize your hair, and skin treatments can help your skin stay healthier and younger looking. Eyebrow waxing is a cheap way to change your look too. Did you know that there have been advances in hair coloring that eliminate (or partially eliminate per your desire) gray and white hairs without damaging sensitive skin?

Ask any of our Spring Arbor Assisted Living Facility staff members what they think about this subject. Most will agree that if you want to feel healthy and revitalized, getting your hair cut at a salon is one way to do it. Treat yourself to a nice relaxing shampoo and a manicure while you are there. You will walk out feeling like a million bucks.

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