Village at Belmar

Senior Living Blog & Events

5 Ways to Keep Your Brain Sharp as You Age

By

Important parts of the brain tend to atrophy as we get older—yet brain scans of some 70-year-olds resemble those of 20 to 30-year-olds. Emerging research points to habits that may keep the mind sharp during the aging process. “Despite the stereotypes, cognitive decline is not inevitable as you age, and adopting healthy lifestyle habits can significantly reduce your risks for dementia later on in life,” says Sarah Lenz Lock, AARP’s senior vice president and executive director of the Global Council on Brain Health.

To learn five ways to keep your brain sharp as you age, from Time Magazine, CLICK HERE.

We’re Celebrating!

By

Village at Belmar is excited to announce that we’re opening up our community to families and guests who have been vaccinated. This will allow us to resume hosting an array of fun-filled social engagements. And best of all, no masks or social distancing will be required!

However, for those who are not able to show proof of vaccination, they will still be required to wear masks and follow social distance guidelines.

If you have any questions regarding this newest update to our safety measures at NAME OF COMMUNITY, please contact us at (303) 351-5455.

4 Hard Lessons I Learned Helping Mom Move

By

Following is a wonderful piece from Realtor.com to help guide those that may be assisted a loved one moving from their longtime home to a senior living community.

This year, I helped my mom sell our family home. The hardest part? Going through decades worth of old belongings, deciding what to keep … and what to chuck.

Before this move, I never thought of myself as an especially sentimental person. Yet, as I opened boxes to uncover stuffed animals from my childhood or a box of family photos, packing would come to a screeching halt while I sat down and studied every object and image with care. While a small part of me longed to keep everything, I knew that my mom’s new place lacked the space, and my own home was already cluttered enough. This forced me to make some tough decisions.

In the end, we got it done—and I learned a ton in the process. Here are a few hard-won lessons to help declutter and move without sacrificing all those memories.

To view the entire article, including the key lessons learned, CLICK HERE.

COVID-19 Update May 17, 2021

By

Dear Village at Belmar Community,

As many of you are aware, the CDC recently reported that individuals who are vaccinated against COVID- 19 no longer need to wear a mask. For clarification, this direction does not apply to healthcare settings, public transportation, and public settings where business owners continue to require their patrons to wear a mask.

Because Village at Belmar is a setting that is licensed by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), we must continue to follow their public health orders. As a part of those orders, residents and associates must continue to wear masks inside the community. All other guidance through CDPHE such as social distancing, conditions for indoor visitation, andtesting frequency remain the same.

During the next few weeks, CDPHE will be reviewing the CDC recommendations and may be adapting their guidelines as a result. We will let you know as soon as we receive direction from CDPHE regarding any changes.

Some of you may also have noticed that COVID-19 vaccines are available in many retail settings such as Walmart, CVS pharmacies, etc. They have become easy and convenient to obtain. We strongly encourage all associates and families to receive their vaccination as soon as possible if they have not done so already.

Thank you for your continued vigilance in keeping yourself, your loved ones, and our associates safe during this challenging time. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

If you have any further questions or need assistance in obtaining a vaccination, please reach out to Village at Belmar’sExecutive Director, Rebecca Norris at (303) 351-5455.

Sincerely,

Tom Finley and Susie Finley

10 Superfoods for Heart Health

By

Although superfoods have been around for a long time, it’s only recently that researchers have documented their benefits for those with high cholesterol or heart disease. 

Certain superfoods are great for keeping your heart healthy while others are not. Some can help lower cholesterol, reduce inflammation, and slow the formation of plaque — to prevent heart disease. But some, taken in large doses, can actually aggravate a heart condition or interact with heart medication.

To find out which superfoods are good for your heart and which to view with caution, from Everyday Health, CLICK HERE.