A popular activity at Mayberry Gardens is our Latin Rhythm Therapy. It seems that everywhere you look now, Zumba classes are popping up. There is just something in the beat of Latin Pop music that gets your body going and ready to exercise.
Here are some pictures of our Latin Music Therapy. Viva la musica!
Mayberry Gardens has partnered with Reliant Home Health to start a new hydration therapy program to prevent Urinary Tract Infections. UTIs are very common among seniors and many times can lead to general weakness, dizziness, intense pain, and even hospitalization. Many seniors experiencing UTIs have an increased risk of falling. UTIs can largely be prevented…
Laverne, a resident at Mayberry Gardens in Garland, proudly shows the shirt that she has owned and worn for 50 years on the 4th of July. We are excited to celebrate the 4th of July with you Laverne and for showing your patriotic spirit and 50 year achievement.
Fall Prevention is an important aspect of caring for Seniors. Here are some facts on falls in assisted living: -More than 33% of adults 65 and older fall each year in the United States. -20% to 30% of people who fall suffer moderate to severe injuries such as bruises, hip fractures or head traumas. -Approximately…
Often, moving seniors into a new assisted living situation is a sudden change, caused by an unexpected situation. When there is a change in your loved one’s ability to live independently, such as a decline in health, or loss of a spouse, it may be necessary to move quickly. You may choose to do the…
Recently, Jean Pierz celebrated her 97th birthday at Mayberry Gardens and marked her third year of being a member of the Mayberry Community. We are so blessed to have Jean as part of our community. Here is a short bio of her written by her daughter Nancy: Jean was born and raised in Chicago’s “Back of the…
Do you know what cake pops are? Neither do I, but our residents at Mayberry Gardens do now. Special thanks to the family members of Lou for all their help and coming out to volunteer. The residents loved decorating the cake pops but enjoyed eating them much more.