Senior Safety Checklist It is important to evaluate the living conditions of seniors who live independently on a regular basis. An environment that was fine just a month ago may now pose a problem. Assess the home with your loved one’s diminishing abilities and special requirements in mind to make sure they are in safe … Read More
Have you ever noticed that when you’re anxious, or agitated, or even just preoccupied with your thoughts, you’re likely not breathing as deeply or well as is really advisable? There’s a reason the age-old guidance for pausing before reacting under stress is “take a breath.” Strange that an autonomic bodily function can be so readily … Read More
The summer heat is here, right on time for National Hydration Day (June 23). Water is essential for human life. Did you know it accounts for 50-70% of your body weight and is crucial for most bodily functions? For some, drinking water throughout the day can be difficult. We forget to carry a water … Read More
The sun is shining bright, but you don’t have to worry because you have your sunscreen on, right? May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection Month. More specifically, May 24th is National Sunscreen Day! Here at EdenHill, we have several activities that take place outside. We want our residents to have fun, while keeping their … Read More
May is here and it’s time to spread the word about the benefits of getting active. Why’s that? It’s National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. In honor of this National recognition we would like to share various events EdenHill has created in the last couple years for our residents to promote exercise and competition. Summer … Read More
The sun is out and you should be too! There are numerous health benefits to being outdoors in nature and removing yourself from your everyday routine. Something as simple as seeing the green grass or a stream of water can provide increased feelings of renewal, restoration, and spiritual connectedness. Being at EdenHill, we are only … Read More
The bluebonnets are here, the sun is shining, and it’s time to get outdoors! Good weather brings us the perfect opportunity to take a friend to Landa Park for a stroll or hop in the pool for some water aerobics. It’s wonderful to have many options available to be active and if you’re looking for … Read More
Have you ever noticed how food starts tasting differently as you age? Some foods you used to love just don’t have the same effect on you anymore, or some foods you absolutely could not even stand the smell of… you are suddenly okay with? You are certainly not alone in this – it is just … Read More
Even with our mild Texan winters, February can feel like a dreary month. We get cold fronts. It’s grey out. The days are still short and mornings chilly. But as I contemplated this dreariness, I remembered an article I read from Forbes on Valentine’s Day, 2017. It was entitled “The 10 Habits of Incredibly Happy … Read More
The ancient Greeks had more than a dozen words for what we translate as the word “love.” Eros, physical desire or passion, scared them a bit, as it threatened a loss of control—very different from our obsession (especially this month) with romantic love and the experience of being “madly in love.” Philia, or friendship, was … Read More