We have all heard about the positive effects walking can have on our health, and this continues to be just as important, if not even more...

There is a special art to giving gifts, but what do you gift your loved ones who are in memory care? A good rule of thumb is to give...

If you are concerned about memory loss (whether it’s future of present), you’re probably looking for little things you can do to give...

Persons residing in assisted living communities such as Yuma Senior Living should always have health care directives in place if they...

When considering assisted living options for you or a loved one, the best care is determined by assessing what “level of care” is needed....

A community should provide everything you need to live your best life. As we get older, what we need from our communities’ changes along...

What is mindfulness and why is it important for older adults? Mindfulness is when you focus intensively on yourself, making yourself...

A lot of things change as we get older, and that, unfortunately, includes our sleep patterns. We may have once been able to get eight...

Moving to an assisted living or independent living community might sound intimidating or might produce some anxiety. Or you might be...

Managing medications can be one of the most challenging tasks for aging adults and their caregivers. It is a complex process and...

Medicaid is a popular way for people to afford living in communities like Yuma Senior Living and other long-term care communities. If...

When a loved one is suffering from a terminal illness, they or their doctors may decide that it’s time to stop treatment, as it may not...

When looking into communities to join later in life, it’s important to know the difference between independent living vs. assisted living...

Arizona summers are hot and most people who live here know how important drinking plenty of water is when they are going about their...

When you’re looking at a senior living community to move into, one thing you should take note of are the apartments. This is going to be...

Ever heard the saying, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”? It’s an expression that embodies how most people feel about change. Familiarity...

Making the decision to help an elderly parent move into an assisted living community can often be a difficult one and convincing them of...

Here at Yuma Senior Living, we are more than just a senior living community. We want all our residents to feel at home here. This means...

Many seniors go through life changes that could make them more vulnerable to stress and depression. In addition, many find it...

1) Falls Falls are by and large the leading cause of injury among adults 65 and older, and many of them take place in a person’s own...