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Solera Senior Living’s Commitment to the Safety and Wellbeing of Residents and Staff While Managing the Threat of the COVID-19 Delta Variant

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At Solera Senior Living, we continue to remain tirelessly committed to the safety and well-being of our residents, their loved ones and our team members. We are proud to have made the difficult decision in late 2020 to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine at each of our communities in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland and Texas. This initiative has helped to greatly minimize the risk of any new cases among residents and staff, while also providing for much needed peace of mind for their families and loved ones. 

Due to the ever-expanding health implications of the Delta variant of COVID-19, Solera has instituted modified protocols that require team members and visitors to wear masks while indoors. Solera has also instituted community-wide testing protocols in the event that a member of the community is confirmed positive. Additional measures we’ve undertaken include enhanced cleaning protocols, as well as cutting-edge Accushield sign-in and health screening system for all visitors, staff, residents and third-party caregivers. 

The team is working diligently to minimize the risks of any new cases, while also encouraging socialization and maximizing engagement for our residents. We recognize that this is a challenging and controversial topic; yet we cannot waiver in our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of those within the Solera family, as well as more broadly in the communities where we are privileged to operate. If you have any questions or would like additional information regarding Solera’s COVID-19 policies and procedures, please contact us at liveexceptional@soleraseniorliving.com.

13 Tips to Keep Your Bladder Healthy

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As people get older, the bladder changes. Visit Bladder Health for Older Adults for more information on how the bladder changes and common medical problems, including bladder infections, urinary incontinence, and urinary tract infections.

While you can’t control everything that affects bladder health, there are some steps you can take to improve bladder health. 

To learn about 13 tips to keep your bladder healthy, from the National Institute on Aging, CLICK HERE.

Facts About Aging and Alcohol

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Families, friends, and healthcare workers often overlook their concerns about older people drinking. Sometimes trouble with alcohol in older people is mistaken for other conditions related to aging, for example, a problem with balance. But, how the body handles alcohol can change with age. You may have the same drinking habits, but your body has changed.

Alcohol may act differently in older people than in younger people. Some older people can feel “high” without increasing the amount of alcohol they drink. This “high” can make them more likely to have accidents, including falls and fractures and car crashes. Also, older women are more sensitive than men to the effects of alcohol.

To learn about the effects of drinking too much alcohol over a long period of time, from the National Institute on Aging, CLICK HERE.

Free Resources for Veterans with PTSD, Other Mental Health Challenges

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is one of the most common mental health challenges that veterans face. In some cases, it can be even more debilitating than physical wounds.

Vietnam veterans have the highest lifetime prevalence of PTSD, followed by soldiers who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Gulf War, according to a report by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

“Data shows, yes, their military experience and any traumatic experiences, life-threatening experiences, combat experiences and deployment — those are all major factors. But they don’t really tell the whole story about what culminates and accrues to their suffering and potential disability later on in their life,” explained Christine Moutier, chief medical officer of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Some of those additional factors include veterans’ stress related to transitions that come with reintegration to civilian life after serving.

Many veterans don’t know they are suffering from mental health issues due to a stereotype that mental illness exists only in extreme circumstances. In reality, it not uncommon.

To find out about resources for veterans that may be struggling with PTSD or other mental health challenges, from the AARP, CLICK HERE.

Jamie Ranzan of Solera Senior Living, Management Company of Pine Grove Crossing, Featured in National Business Profile

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Pine Grove Crossing is one of the many exceptional senior living communities managed by Solera Senior Living. The leadership of Solera includes some of the most highly regarded names in senior living, and you may have had the pleasure of meeting one right here at the community recently!

Jamie Ranzan, President of Solera, is very hands on with all of the company’s senior living communities, and has been especially active with ensuring that the highest standards are in place at Pine Grove Crossing. She has been communicating regularly with residents and their families to gain their feedback on all aspects of the senior living experience and to share Solera’s vision for this beautiful community.

Recently, Jamie was featured in a national Women in Real Estate Series by CA Search Advisors. The piece touches upon her impressive career path, extensive senior living experience, opportunities for growth and improvement presented by COVID-19 and advice to other females in the industry.
To view the article, CLICK HERE.

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