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Dear Terraces families and friends- While there is nothing new in the notice below, by order of the Department of Social Services, we are required to distribute this to all residents and/or their responsible parties. A copy has gone out to all assisted living residents.  In addition, please be aware that the Los Angeles County… Continue reading Provider Information Notice from DSS

No matter your age, it’s never too late to stay vibrant and improve your heart health, strength, balance, and mobility by maintaining an active lifestyle. We all know that exercise is a key component of good health. But some people think that the older we get the more we should slow down to prevent injury… Continue reading Stay Active, Healthy, and Strong in 50s, 60s, 70s, and Beyond

Preventing serious skin conditions in the elderly It is essential that older people take care of the largest organ in the body, our skin. As we age, our skin changes. It becomes drier, thinner, and less supple. Elderly skin also injures more easily and heals more slowly. Aging adults are prone to skin problems ranging… Continue reading Skin Health for Seniors

So you’ve noticed some changes in your thinking. Perhaps you often misplace your keys or have trouble coming up with the right word in conversations. But how do you know if these changes are a normal part of getting older, or if they might be pointing to a health problem such as dementia? How Your Brain Changes… Continue reading How to Keep Your Brain Sharp and Healthy as You Age

Dementia is a common disease seen in older adults, affecting over 50 million people around the world, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). But, it is not a normal part of aging. Examples of typical memory loss experienced by people of all ages include occasionally forgetting but later remembering events, names, and phone numbers. When… Continue reading THE TOP FIVE DEMENTIA MEDICATIONS FOR SENIORS

Dear Terraces families and friends- In my last update, I had mentioned that the Department of Social Services, which oversees us, is enforcing a section of Title 22 that requires all over the counter (OTC) medications to be labeled with a doctor’s order. I’ve got a clarification that this applies only to what are known… Continue reading IMPORTANT: CLARIFICATION ON OTC MEDICATIONS

Dear Terraces families and friends- As summer gets into full swing, I have some updates to share. As you may or may not know, the Terraces and other licensed communities in California, are overseen by the state Department of Social Services (DSS). In an effort to make sure assisted living communities don’t get ahead of… Continue reading Summer Updates

Dear Terraces families and friends- As an update to yesterday’s announcement regarding vaccinated children’s ability to visit, today I’m excited to announce that we’ve increased the limit of visitors from one at a time to two at a time. One more step towards normalcy. Enjoy the visits with your loved ones! Warmly, Sam Baum Community… Continue reading ANOTHER UPDATE TO FAMILY VISIT POLICY