Millions of people age 65 and over fall each year according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and over 3 million of these seniors are treated in the emergency room for injuries. The staff members at The Gardens at Barry Road understand the importance of fall prevention programs and education, and we work proactively to increase the safety of our residents. While methods to prevent falls have already been put in place in our senior living apartments, such as grab bars in the show...

Aromatherapy is a natural and holistic tool that provides a wealth of benefits for seniors and individuals of all ages. Increasingly popular over the past few years, aromatherapy is easy to incorporate into a daily care routine and can be used to address many areas of your life. There are a wide variety of essential oils to choose from, all with different mood-boosting benefits.How Does Aromatherapy Work?Aromatherapy works by using the highly concentrated molecules distilled from the seeds, root...

The number of available social events naturally goes up in summer when the weather is warm and school is out, which gives seniors plenty of opportunities to spend time with their families and friends. At the Gardens at Barry Road, we encourage our residents to live their lives to the fullest, and this includes building memories and meeting new people.To make it easier for seniors to find chances to experience preferred pastimes and connect with potential friends, we've put together a list of...

Then the righteous will answer him, saying, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?'And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.' Matthew 25:37-40 (ESV)Seniors who seek to follow in Jesus's footsteps don't have to look ve...

In the United States, Mother’s Day is celebrated the second Sunday in May. It was proclaimed a holiday in 1914 by President Woodrow Wilson as a proclamation of love and appreciation for moms. This special day usually consists of honoring mothers with cards, flowers, candy or a special meal or gift.While the Bible doesn’t call for a specific day for mothers, the first commandment does say to “‘Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God commanded you, that your...