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Finding the perfect holiday gift is something we all struggle with. People spend weeks leading up to the holiday season going from store to store and checking online deals, when sometimes the best gift isn’t a physical product, but something intangible. This season, give your adult children the peace of mind knowing that you’re taken care of. Consider the Arlington of Naples and learn about the peace of mind we offer residents and their families.
It’s helpful to develop a plan as you age, for your own wellbeing and your family’s. All children want the best for their parents as they get older, so why not get them involved earlier in the process. Letting them know your plan or having them assist you develop one will help you both tremendously down the road.
Becoming part of a Life Plan Community like The Arlington allows you to take control of your future. Uncertainties you had before will begin to fade and new possibilities will start to blossom. You’ll be able to live life to its full capacity. Visit places you’ve always wanted to go, pick up old hobbies or start new ones, and create lifelong friendships with the confidence of being financially and physically secure.
The Arlington is the premier luxury senior living community in Naples. We offer resort style living with a pool, clubhouse, spa, fine dining, and friendly faces at every turn. Your children won’t be able to wait to visit you! Just to check in and make sure you’re doing alright, of course. Deciding to stay in our community will put your family’s minds at ease, but who’s really going to be raking in all the benefits?
Not only do we offer an ample number of amenities, but personal security as well. The Arlington has an on-site health clinic for all residents to use, plus visiting physicians so you don’t have to travel far for doctor visits. There is a maintenance team just a phone call away to solve any issues that arise with your apartment/home and 24-hour security so you’ll always feel safe while enjoying our campus. When we say we offer residents and families peace of mind, we really mean it.
Developing a plan as you age isn’t an admittance of defeat, it’s the exact opposite. Planning for the important things like health, finances, and housing now, will open new opportunities for what you truly want to do during retirement. So, this holiday season, give your family a gift that will keep on giving for years to come.
Happy holidays from The Arlington family!
Warmer weather is a great invitation to enjoy the outdoors and nature. Staying hydrated is essential for maintaining health and keeping critical bodily functions working properly. Hydration can be a challenge for some seniors because seniors may have a diminished ability to sense thirst, notice changes in body temperature, and may be taking medications that have a dehydrating effect. Keeping a few tips in mind will ensure that seniors stay hydrated and continue to enjoy the activities that bring them joy.Older adults looking to stay hydrated throughout the day should try these tips to get started. Being dehydrated can cause confusion, headaches, elevated heart rate, muscle weakness, and fatigue. Seniors who think they may be dehydrated should discuss their symptoms with their doctor before changing their fluid intake. Seniors should discuss hydration with their doctor as only can a healthcare professional recommend how much water someone needs, and they can also provide guidance and tips on managing water intake. Create a schedule drinking a lot of water in one sitting can be difficult. However, creating a schedule that accounts for daily activity, physician-recommended intake levels, and the preferences of the senior can help keep hydration on track. Eat water-rich foods cucumbers, watermelon, apples, and other water-rich produce can help seniors get more fluids at mealtimes. Broth is also a good option. Make water more interesting For those that dont enjoy drinking water, adding small amounts of juice or flavoring to water can make it less boring. Popsicles are also a great optionespecially on warm days! Reduce water loss excessive sweating can contribute to dehydration keeping inside temperatures at a reasonable level, and being mindful of fluid loss during outside activities, can help seniors stay hydrated. Dont wait for thirst often, when seniors feel thirsty; they may already be dehydrated. Comfort Keepers Can HelpComfort Keepers can provide support for seniors that are concerned about the issue of hydration. Our caregivers can provide transportation to healthcare appointments, assist with meal preparation and planning, and provide support for physician-prescribed hydration regimens. Our goal is to support physical and emotional care goals and to elevate the spirits of our clients and their families every day.To learn more about our in-home care services, contact your local Comfort Keepers location today by calling (970) 241-8818 References Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Get the Facts: Drinking Water and Intake. Web. 2016. FamilyDoctor.org. Hydration: Why Its So Important. Web. 2017. Mayo Clinic. Dehydration. Web. 2018. WebMD. What is Dehydration? What Causes It? Web. 2019 Healthline The Causes and Symptoms of Dehydration in Older Adults
It is a sad commentary on our current cultural worldview that sunlight is widely perceived to be harmful, a cancer-causing threat. But what does the research actually say? And does this research affect older adults differently than other people?Spectrum: For starters, we should understand that sunlight is a complex combination of photons, with different wavelengths and properties. The sun is the original full-spectrum illumination, while both incandescent and LED lights emit, as one might expect, mostly visible-spectrum light.Intensity: The other important variable is the intensity of light, measured in LUX units (a foot away from one candle): direct sun comes in at 100,000; a cloudy day at 1,000; a kitchen or office measures 500; and a living room only 50. Thats why you need to get outside.UV: At one extreme is ultraviolet light (UV), whose wavelength is slightly shorter than visible violet. With regard to our health, UV is a mixed bag.It does cause sunburns, damages DNA, and triggers the aging of skin. It is also statistically associated with malignant melanoma, although, curiously, not with increased deaths from melanoma (because these cancers are mostly treatable).On the other hand, there are numerous health benefits: UV lowers the risk of hypertension, diabetes, atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), blood inflammation, and COVID infections. UV also stimulates Vitamin D synthesis in the skin. A large-scale study of 500,000 Brits, with a 12-year follow-up, found that frequent UV exposure lowered all-cause mortality by 14%, with cardiovascular deaths down 21% and total cancer mortality decreased by 13%. It gives one pause to reconsider the vast sums spent on sunscreen lotions. Just wearing light summer clothing blocks 80% of UV.IR: UV radiation represents only about 3% of the sunlight that strikes the surface of the earth, while about 50% is infrared (IR), whose lightwaves are just beyond (longer) than visible reds. IR radiation is more predominant at the beginning and end of days, while UV is strongest when the sun is overhead. A thick cloud cover reduces IR significantly more than UV. In a recent superb Huberman Lab podcast, Dr. Roger Seheult touted the many benefits of IR radiation. Most severe and chronic diseases also involve mitochondrial dysfunction (mitochondria are the small organelles within a cell that produce the energy-generating chemical ATP). One aspect of aging is that we lose 70% of our mitochondrial functioning after age 40. Unlike UV, IR radiation passes through light clothing and the surface of the skin to penetrate deep into body tissues, where it significantly stimulates mitochondrial ATP synthesis.Effects: The effects of improved mitochondrial functioning are pervasive, correlated empirically with sun exposure. Dr. Seheult cited statistics demonstrating that the greatest number of all-cause mortality comes soon after the shortest day of the year, and the lowest number of deaths occurs close to the longest days.People who live far north or south of the equator where days are particularly short in winter have higher overall mortality rates, particularly in mid-winter. In a study of almost 30,000 Swedish women, avoidance of sun exposure carried the same risk of premature death, as did smoking.There is well-replicated rigorous research that moderate IR exposure lowers the risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and it reduces blood lipids and chronic inflammation. IR increases immune system response to infections, such as influenza, COVID and pre-cancerous cells.On a sunny day, just 15 minutes outside can make a big difference. If youre in a green space with lots of grasses, leaves, bushes, and trees, you can receive two to three times the IR dose because plants reflect much of the IR that strikes them (notice that most leaves dont get hot in the sun because of these reflective properties).Red Light Therapy: There are many red-light therapy devices now available if you are considering them, be sure to carefully research IR wavelengths, dosage, safety, and therapeutic benefit. One study, utilizing an IR desk unit shining only on face, neck, and hands, proved to be quite therapeutic.Forest Bathing? Dr. Seheult delighted in reminding us of the wisdom of the ancient beliefs that sunlight and fresh air promote convalescence. Forest bathing has become a thing the air around trees is infused with phytoncides that defend plants from bacteria, fungi, and insects. When inhaled by humans, they up- regulate immune functioning and lower stress levels, and reduce stress hormones. The beauty and serenity of such an environment further enhances these benefits, some of which are detectable by lab tests a month later. Furthermore, getting up with the sun (and out from behind the filtering effects of plate glass windows) helps to set your circadian rhythm, which can improve sleep patterns. Take home message: forests, parks and even golf courses soothe the soul, and the body. And early morning and late afternoon may be particularly beneficial.Sweat Benefits: Dr. Seheult is a pulmonologist who treats many respiratory infections he also reminded us about how previous generations treated patients with hot baths and hot packs, as if to sweat out infections. Its been recently discovered that body temperatures a little over 100 degrees Fahrenheit actually accelerate the production of interferon, a powerful anti-viral protein. Maybe weve been a little too quick to reduce our fevers with aspirin, Tylenol, and Advil. And maybe the saunas so favored by Scandinavians and Russians are more therapeutic than weve realized.Conclusion: As spring has sprung, we encourage everyone to get away from your screens, go outside and enjoy the benefits of the sunshine that so amply surrounds us. Residents at Kavod Senior Life have a myriad of ways to get outside, whether it be on the sunlit patio areas, in the resident gardens, on the nearby walking paths in Cherry Creek or on the many benches and sitting areas surrounding the campus. Come for a visit and see for yourself!Ben and Scott https://theagingwiselyproject.com/
By Faith Protsman, MD, Regional Medical Director, VITAS HealthcareVietnam War veterans face unique obstacles throughout the twilight of advanced illness. For hospice care providers to tailor care to meet the needs of veterans who have served in this theater of war, they must consider the tribulations these patients face as they reach the end of their lives.The Vietnam War era was a very tumultuous time to be a soldier. The United States' prolonged involvement in a war of questionable motivation left society with disdain toward the government and its institutions, especially the military.Coupled with horrific images shown on television, constant controversy was a new reality and negative public opinion formed around this conflict, of which those serving the nation were not spared.Careful consideration is necessary when treating patients facing these traumas.Tours of duty proved to be traumatizing in many ways. Young soldiers, some having just turned 18, were drafted into a war that many of them did not believe in. They were not fighting for love of country and God; rather, they were fighting for survival and out of fear for their lives.Intimate battles in the dense jungle led many to be subjected to the horrors that come with fighting in a foreign land that was only familiar to the elusive guerilla enemy soldiers.Servicemembers did not receive a warm welcome when returning home from Vietnam, often being judged and labeled as cruel and even inhumane.Moral Injury Can Impair Mental HealthThis perfect storm of trauma led to lasting moral injury that plagues many veterans for their entire lives. Veterans returning from the war were marginalized and pushed into isolation, often turning to alcohol and substance abuse, which worsened their anxiety and exacerbated their strife.Questions like Ive never spoken about the war, can I now? Was the war moral or immoral? and Was I a good soldier? come bubbling to the surface later in life as their illnesses intensify and their defenses weaken.Careful consideration is necessary when treating patients facing these traumas.The restlessness that can result from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often treated with benzodiazepines. In most cases, these medications can bring relief through calming the patient.Yet, there is a common trend amongst veterans who cope with trauma that results in the opposite effect.Benzodiazepines can lower the walls that Vietnam veterans have built up throughout a lifetime of suppressing trauma and negative memories. This class of medications can exacerbate the symptoms of PTSD as traumatic experiences and feelings of regret resurface. Benzodiazepine-induced inhibition of neurotransmission can even lead to agitated toxic psychosis, increased anxiety, hostility, and rage.1The Value of Compassion Along with Clinical CareRemaining considerate does not end with simply staying mindful during the planning of clinical solutions. Providing care for Vietnam veterans requires a high level of empathy.A key to an empathetic approach is taking the time to listen nonjudgmentally. Though seemingly simple, practicing nonjudgmental, open communication with patients facing trauma from war can help avoid the all-too typical responses of Its okay and You did what you had to do.These patients do not need sympathy, because they have been judged enough throughout their lives. When care teams approach them without judgment, they honor the sacrifices these heroes have made.VITAS hospice care provides compassionate care approaches that are tailored to meet the distinctive needs of Vietnam veterans. With the Veterans Administration (VA) offering hospice care as part of its medical package, VITAS team members can provide empathetic psychosocial support, while utilizing clinical solutions that help manage symptoms.The qualifications for veterans to receive hospice benefits include: A life-limiting illness Treatment goals that focus on comfort, rather than curative treatments A life expectancy of 6 months or less, if their illness runs its normal course Veterans also benefit from the option to receive concurrent care through the VA. The VA can provide curative treatments as the patient simultaneously receives symptom-managing comfort care administered by the hospice care provider of their choosing.Offering solace, while remaining compassionate when patients need it most, is too often overlooked in the busy practice of healthcare. Acknowledging the adversity that Vietnam War veterans have had to face throughout their lifetimes and adapting care approaches to meet their needs is the best way for healthcare providers to give back to those who have sacrificed so much for the preservation of freedom.1Paton, C. (2018, January 2). Benzodiazepines and disinhibition: A review: Psychiatric bulletin. Cambridge Core. Retrieved November 2, 2022, from https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/psychiatric-bulletin/article/benzodiazepines-and-disinhibition-a-review/421AF197362B55EDF004700452BF3BC6
Spectacular views, gorgeous residences, wide-open spaces, and a relaxed and engaging way of life. These are some of the reasons why so many active people looking to simplify make their homes at The Arlington. And why its one of the best retirement communities in Naples, Florida. Opened in 2015 in Lely Resort, The Arlington offers luxury, maintenance-free Estate Homes and apartment residences together with premier amenities and a wellness-based lifestyle. As a Life Plan Community, residents also benefit from lifetime access to comprehensive care services at our Oakton Place Healthcare Center.Life Plan Communities: A Great Life Today. And a Plan for the FutureThe Arlington is not only Naples premier address for luxury retirement living. Its also a Life Plan Community. Its designed for people who want the recreational, social amenities, and quality-of-life of an active adult community and the assurance of future care as they age. In addition to Independent Living, The Arlington provides on-site Assisted Living, Heartfelt Connections A Memory Care Program, Skilled Nursing, and Short-Term Rehabilitation. These services are also available to older adults in the greater Naples area.A Home for Life. Care for LifeLiving at The Arlington allows people to age in place as their needs change. For example, an independent living resident can temporarily move to short-term rehab to recover from a knee replacement. And a resident who is beginning to need more assistance can transition to assisted living. This flexibility makes The Arlington ideal for couples who may age at different rates. With a continuum of care available, they can remain near to each other without having to leave the community.An Active Lifestyle and Exceptional AmenitiesCompared to other types of communities, The Arlington provides greater opportunities for social interaction, a focus on wellness, a wider range of activities, and life-enriching amenities and services.Estate HomesExperience the peak of luxury living in Naples with our single-family Estate Homes. These residences are packed with amenities and situate you in a vibrant neighborhood filled with like-minded people and social events.Apartment HomesEnjoy stylish independent living with a wide variety of floor plans available. Whether you choose large and lavish or cozy and compact, youll always live just an elevator ride away from all the action.Assisted LivingOur Assisted Living is designed for those who seek a thoughtful balance of a maintenance-free, resort lifestyle with all the benefits of dignified assistance, when needed.Skilled Nursing CareWe provide nursing care for those whose wellness depends on consistent attention from relational, person-centered professionals.Heartfelt Connections A Memory Care ProgramThis nationally recognized memory care model makes a real difference for those with Alzheimers disease or other forms of dementia. Caregivers are specially trained to provide a continuum of care that focuses on the individual person.Short-Term RehabilitationOur short-term rehabilitation and care services help individuals move forward and regain their optimal level of performance when an illness, injury, or surgery has set them back.Short-Term StaysOakton Place at The Arlington offers convenient and flexible Transitional Stays, Respite Care, and Trial Stays in both our award-winning Assisted Living and Heartfelt Connections A Memory Care Program areas.
Spectacular views, gorgeous residences, wide-open spaces, and a relaxed and engaging way of life. These are some of the reasons why so many active people looking to simplify make their homes at The Arlington. And why its one of the best retirement communities in Naples, Florida. Opened in 2015 in Lely Resort, The Arlington offers luxury, maintenance-free Estate Homes and apartment residences together with premier amenities and a wellness-based lifestyle. As a Life Plan Community, residents also benefit from lifetime access to comprehensive care services at our Oakton Place Healthcare Center.Life Plan Communities: A Great Life Today. And a Plan for the FutureThe Arlington is not only Naples premier address for luxury retirement living. Its also a Life Plan Community. Its designed for people who want the recreational, social amenities, and quality-of-life of an active adult community and the assurance of future care as they age. In addition to Independent Living, The Arlington provides on-site Assisted Living, Heartfelt Connections A Memory Care Program, Skilled Nursing, and Short-Term Rehabilitation. These services are also available to older adults in the greater Naples area.A Home for Life. Care for LifeLiving at The Arlington allows people to age in place as their needs change. For example, an independent living resident can temporarily move to short-term rehab to recover from a knee replacement. And a resident who is beginning to need more assistance can transition to assisted living. This flexibility makes The Arlington ideal for couples who may age at different rates. With a continuum of care available, they can remain near to each other without having to leave the community.An Active Lifestyle and Exceptional AmenitiesCompared to other types of communities, The Arlington provides greater opportunities for social interaction, a focus on wellness, a wider range of activities, and life-enriching amenities and services.Estate HomesExperience the peak of luxury living in Naples with our single-family Estate Homes. These residences are packed with amenities and situate you in a vibrant neighborhood filled with like-minded people and social events.Apartment HomesEnjoy stylish independent living with a wide variety of floor plans available. Whether you choose large and lavish or cozy and compact, youll always live just an elevator ride away from all the action.Assisted LivingOur Assisted Living is designed for those who seek a thoughtful balance of a maintenance-free, resort lifestyle with all the benefits of dignified assistance, when needed.Skilled Nursing CareWe provide nursing care for those whose wellness depends on consistent attention from relational, person-centered professionals.Heartfelt Connections A Memory Care ProgramThis nationally recognized memory care model makes a real difference for those with Alzheimers disease or other forms of dementia. Caregivers are specially trained to provide a continuum of care that focuses on the individual person.Short-Term RehabilitationOur short-term rehabilitation and care services help individuals move forward and regain their optimal level of performance when an illness, injury, or surgery has set them back.Short-Term StaysOakton Place at The Arlington offers convenient and flexible Transitional Stays, Respite Care, and Trial Stays in both our award-winning Assisted Living and Heartfelt Connections A Memory Care Program areas.
Spectacular views, gorgeous residences, wide-open spaces, and a relaxed and engaging way of life. These are some of the reasons why so many active people looking to simplify make their homes at The Arlington. And why its one of the best retirement communities in Naples, Florida. Opened in 2015 in Lely Resort, The Arlington offers luxury, maintenance-free Estate Homes and apartment residences together with premier amenities and a wellness-based lifestyle. As a Life Plan Community, residents also benefit from lifetime access to comprehensive care services at our Oakton Place Healthcare Center.Life Plan Communities: A Great Life Today. And a Plan for the FutureThe Arlington is not only Naples premier address for luxury retirement living. Its also a Life Plan Community. Its designed for people who want the recreational, social amenities, and quality-of-life of an active adult community and the assurance of future care as they age. In addition to Independent Living, The Arlington provides on-site Assisted Living, Heartfelt Connections A Memory Care Program, Skilled Nursing, and Short-Term Rehabilitation. These services are also available to older adults in the greater Naples area.A Home for Life. Care for LifeLiving at The Arlington allows people to age in place as their needs change. For example, an independent living resident can temporarily move to short-term rehab to recover from a knee replacement. And a resident who is beginning to need more assistance can transition to assisted living. This flexibility makes The Arlington ideal for couples who may age at different rates. With a continuum of care available, they can remain near to each other without having to leave the community.An Active Lifestyle and Exceptional AmenitiesCompared to other types of communities, The Arlington provides greater opportunities for social interaction, a focus on wellness, a wider range of activities, and life-enriching amenities and services.Estate HomesExperience the peak of luxury living in Naples with our single-family Estate Homes. These residences are packed with amenities and situate you in a vibrant neighborhood filled with like-minded people and social events.Apartment HomesEnjoy stylish independent living with a wide variety of floor plans available. Whether you choose large and lavish or cozy and compact, youll always live just an elevator ride away from all the action.Assisted LivingOur Assisted Living is designed for those who seek a thoughtful balance of a maintenance-free, resort lifestyle with all the benefits of dignified assistance, when needed.Skilled Nursing CareWe provide nursing care for those whose wellness depends on consistent attention from relational, person-centered professionals.Heartfelt Connections A Memory Care ProgramThis nationally recognized memory care model makes a real difference for those with Alzheimers disease or other forms of dementia. Caregivers are specially trained to provide a continuum of care that focuses on the individual person.Short-Term RehabilitationOur short-term rehabilitation and care services help individuals move forward and regain their optimal level of performance when an illness, injury, or surgery has set them back.Short-Term StaysOakton Place at The Arlington offers convenient and flexible Transitional Stays, Respite Care, and Trial Stays in both our award-winning Assisted Living and Heartfelt Connections A Memory Care Program areas.