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January 20, 2022 —
Do you wake up with a tired or sore jaw in the morning? It could be a sign that you’re grinding or clenching your teeth at night. Over time, this can damage your teeth and lead to jaw problems. It can cause teeth to crack, loosen, and even fall out. Teeth grinding and clenching—also called... Read More
January 5, 2022 —
January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the United States. Unfortunately, it has no early symptoms — that’s why half of people with glaucoma don’t know they have it. The only way to find out if you have glaucoma is to get a comprehensive dilated eye exam. There’s no cure for glaucoma, but early treatment... Read More
December 20, 2021 —
During the holidays, most of us make every effort to spend time with the people we love. We cook, clean the house and wrap presents. We brave busy airports to join family who live out of town for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa—whatever celebrations that are meaningful to us. And if we have a friend or... Read More
December 5, 2021 —
“She thought she had Alzheimer’s, but it was really sleep apnea,” said a headline in the Bangor Daily News in October. The article went on to describe how, after living for over 10 years with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, a 78-year-old woman discovered she was actually suffering from sleep apnea. “Donna Beveridge began to notice that... Read More
November 22, 2021 —
This holiday season, some of us will be able to spend time or share a meal with loved ones. After you’ve exhausted all the usual topics of conversation, consider asking about history – your family members’ health history. You may learn something that’s important for you to know. Why would you want to know about... Read More
November 9, 2021 —
“Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices.” – President Harry S Truman At Charlesgate Senior Living Center, fully 25% of our residents are veterans! We are very grateful for their service,... Read More
October 27, 2021 —
Halloween is here, along with its candy corn, mini candy bars, and chocolate “eyeballs.” Who doesn’t love a Halloween treat – followed by another, then another, and….well, you know. Usually there’s nothing wrong with a little indulgence, but some people will tell you that sugar can be downright spooky. In fact, for older adults, consuming... Read More
October 12, 2021 —
Many people try to avoid increasing their LDL or “bad” cholesterol level. One common way is to avoid eating foods that contain saturated fats or trans fats, including egg yolks, liver and other organ meats, shrimp, deep-fried foods, and whole milk dairy products. Fortunately, improving your cholesterol doesn’t have to be all about saying “no”... Read More
September 20, 2021 —
We at Charlesgate appreciated the opportunity given to our residents this year to participate in a COVID behavioral health support program through the Rhode Island Foundation. The program was made possible by partners Rhode Island College School of Education in Healthcare, Community Care Alliance, and St. Elizabeth’s. One element of the program involved having a... Read More
September 10, 2021 —
Charlesgate Senior Living Center is celebrating Assisted Living Week Sept. 13-17. The theme this year is “Compassion, Community, Caring.” The theme reflects the hard work and dedication of all the caregivers in assisted living communities and highlights the importance of family and remaining connected to those you love. National Assisted Living Week was created by... Read More
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