Dear Terraces families and friends- I’m sorry to report that an additional 3 residents and 1 employee have tested positive for Covid. Two of the residents are asymptomatic and the other is only experiencing mild symptoms. All three are on quarantine. The employee is asymptomatic and is at home on quarantine. We will continue weekly… Continue reading COVID & QUARANTINE UPDATES
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Antioxidant Effects on Dementia Risk May Differ
Around 6 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia. That number is expected to rise substantially over the next several decades as the population ages. These conditions, which affect the ability to remember, think, and make decisions, are devastating to patients as well as their families and communities. Studies… Continue reading Antioxidant Effects on Dementia Risk May Differ
PARDON OUR DUST!
Dear Terraces families and friends- I’m very excited to announce a major upgrade to our community!!! We will be replacing our carpeting on the 1st and 2nd floors starting on Monday, July 11. They will work from 7pm-1am, Mondays-Fridays. Disruption should be minimal, but there may be some minor inconveniences, such as noise and dust. … Continue reading PARDON OUR DUST!
VISITATION UPDATE
Dear Terraces families and friends- We are lifting the booster requirement for visitation. So, the updated visitation policy is as follow: 1) Family members who wish to visit their loved ones will now have to show proof of vaccination. 2) You’ll also have to present a negative test result as follows: a.… Continue reading VISITATION UPDATE
Loss of smell linked to Alzheimer’s cognitive impairment and biomarkers
Decline in sense of smell is connected to faster buildup of Alzheimer’s disease-related pathology seen in brain scans, according to new research focused on older adults who live outside of nursing homes. The findings provide additional evidence that loss of smell (known as anosmia) is a key early sign of Alzheimer’s-related cognitive impairment and the… Continue reading Loss of smell linked to Alzheimer’s cognitive impairment and biomarkers
VISITATION POLICY
Dear Terraces families and friends- Given the recent positive Covid results among our residents and staff, we have made the hard—but prudent—decision to reinstitute mandatory testing for visitors. This will be effective starting tomorrow, Saturday July 2. 1) Family members who wish to visit their loved ones will now have to show proof of vaccination, including… Continue reading VISITATION POLICY
Bring Your Kid to Work
Dear Terraces families and friends- In our ongoing effort and obligation to be transparent, I’m sorry to report that another resident has tested positive for Covid. The resident rarely, if ever, leaves their apartment, is experiencing only mild symptoms and is on a 10 day quarantine. The likelihood that the resident had any contact with… Continue reading Bring Your Kid to Work
10 Myths About Aging
Many people make assumptions about aging, what it is like to grow “old”, and how older age will affect them. But as we are getting older, it is important to understand the positive aspects of aging. Research has shown that you can help preserve your health and mobility as you age by adopting or continuing… Continue reading 10 Myths About Aging
IMPORTANT NEW PHARMACY INFO AND MISCELLANEOUS
Dear Terraces families and friends I want to let you know that we will be contracting with a new pharmacy called PharMerica, effective August 1, 2022. If you are currently using our in-house pharmacy, Yorba Linda Pharmacy, you will have to fill out an intake form for PharMerica. You can pick one up from the… Continue reading IMPORTANT NEW PHARMACY INFO AND MISCELLANEOUS
Social Isolation Can Harm Mental and Physical Health in Seniors.
A growing body of research reveals how social isolation can harm mental and physical health in seniors. One Brigham Young University study suggests loneliness is as deadly as smoking or obesity, while researchers at the University of Chicago note blood pressure and stress levels are significantly higher in lonely people. Cleveland Clinic Center for Geriatric Medicine Section Chief Dr.… Continue reading Social Isolation Can Harm Mental and Physical Health in Seniors.
The Terraces
at Park Marino
2587 E. Washington Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
Office Hours
Monday - Sunday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tel. (626) 798-6753