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Welcome to the Parsons House Cypress blog, your source for news and stories from our intimate, garden-like community. This is your space to stay connected with everything happening here, from resident highlights to helpful senior living tips.

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Making Friends as a Senior: How Assisted Living Can Help

Friendship and social connections are essential at any stage of life, but they can become even more crucial as we grow older. For seniors, building new relationships can often be challenging due to various factors, like mobility issues or the simple fact of friends moving away.  However, assisted living communities are uniquely positioned to help…
A happy older adult couple drinking milk together.

How Much Calcium Should Seniors Take?

As our loved ones age, it becomes increasingly important for us to prioritize their well-being and provide the care they deserve. One essential component of senior health is proper calcium intake. Calcium is not just crucial for building and maintaining strong bones—it also plays a vital role in the overall function of the body.  The…
A senior man with short gray hair holding a cane and smiling while sitting on a sofa.

How to Care for an Elderly Parent Who Can’t Walk

Caring for a senior parent who can't walk can be extremely challenging. It can be difficult to see our parents struggling, especially when they should be celebrating their lives. Mobility problems and chronic pain can have a significant impact on your parent's life—but there is good news!  You can support a parent who can’t walk…
A senior man and his daughter smiling and talking to each other in a park.

Tips for Talking to Parents About Senior Living

As our parents age, they may require additional care and assistance with daily living. This can be a difficult topic to broach with your loved one, but it’s important to have an honest conversation where you listen to your parents’ concerns about senior living options. Your conversation can also include researching various senior living options,…
A senior woman with gray hair cutting vegetables and preparing a salad.

What Foods Should Seniors Avoid?

As we grow older, maintaining a healthy diet can become more important than ever. Eating the right foods can provide the nutrients and energy seniors need to stay active and independent. However, it’s also important to know the foods seniors should avoid to maintain their overall health and well-being. Some of the foods seniors should…
A senior man with a cane smiles and laughs with a nurse and other seniors.

Can Anyone Live in Assisted Living?

Assisted living is a popular choice for seniors who need help with daily living tasks while enjoying an incredible range of services and activities. However, it's important to note that not everyone can live in an assisted living community.  Assisted living is designed to assist with activities of daily living for those who are still…
A caregiver and a senior woman smiling while looking directly at the camera.

What Causes Caregiver Burnout?

Our needs change as we age. Sometimes, those changes require additional support, and friends or family members may take on the role of caregiver. In fact, more than 1 in 5 Americans are unpaid caregivers. While caregiving can be a rewarding experience, it can also be challenging, and caregivers may become overwhelmed and burnt out.…
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