Staying hydrated sounds like one of the simplest things in the world. Just drink water, right? For many older adults, staying hydrated isn’t always simple. As people get older, their bodies hold less water and their sense of thirst isn’t as strong. Someone might become dehydrated before they even realize they need a drink. Medications, trouble moving around, or memory issues ...

What started as a simple wish to make the courtyard more beautiful has grown into something much bigger Claiborne Senior Living's Baton Rouge community. The community's Gardening Club began a couple of years ago, when resident Rudolph "Coach Red" Smith put up a simple interest signup sheet and invited his neighbors to join him. What started with a handful of names has since g...

When families begin exploring senior living, one of their first questions is simple: Can we still sit down and share a meal together? The answer is yes, you absolutely can. At Claiborne Senior Living communities, families are always welcome to join us at the table. We love seeing loved ones share meals together. If you want a change of scenery, residents can also go out with ...

Here’s what surprises many families: a first fall usually isn’t just a random accident. It’s often a sign that something has been changing slowly, like balance, strength, vision, or reaction time. The fall is simply the moment it can’t be ignored anymore. Falls are one of the leading causes of injury among older adults, and a first fall significantly increases the risk of ano...

It's not just one thing. Aging affects muscle strength, balance, joint flexibility, vision, and reaction time, and stairs demand all of them at once. Even older adults who stay active and healthy often find themselves more winded or more cautious on the staircase than they used to be. Stairs are not just physically demanding. They are also one of the riskiest places for falls...