Blogs | Hawthorne Gardens Senior Living

Explore a Resource Designed for Your Family’s Journey

Explore the latest resources and stories from our boutique Hawthorne Gardens community. We provide insights into the personalized support of assisted living and the empathetic care found in our memory care programs.

Whether you are interested in the Sunnyside neighborhood vibe or respite care milestones, our blog keeps you connected to SE Portland. Discover the right support that honors your unique story.

Senior Living • October 18, 2023

The Difference Between Assisted Living and Nursing Homes

What is the Difference Between Assisted Living and a Nursing Home? A Guide to Help Decide Between a Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living What is assisted living? What is a nursing home? Is there anything that differentiates the two? These are common questions and, luckily, we have the answer. Knowing the difference between assisted living…

Caregiving, Health & Wellness, Safety • October 18, 2023

The Challenges of Medication Management for Seniors and 13 Tips for Success

The ringing phone awakens you in the middle of the night. Your elderly parent has just sustained a fall and needs help immediately. After getting emergency help at the hospital, you learn that your parent took their blood pressure medicine (lisinopril) along with pain medication (hydrocodone) — a dangerous combination that resulted in extreme dizziness…

Health & Wellness • October 18, 2023

Stretching Exercises for Seniors

Top 6 Stretching Exercises for Seniors & Why Stretching Is So Important as We Age Aging. It’s not always fun, but it’s something none of us can escape. Maintaining as much independence as possible while we age is critical for mental health, socialization, and self-confidence. But, there are some unavoidable physical changes that accompany aging…

Eating Well, Safety • October 18, 2023

Soft Foods for Seniors With Swallowing Issues

Easy to Swallow Foods for Elderly Individuals to Help Manage Dysphagia Do you or a loved one have trouble swallowing? Have you or someone you love been diagnosed with dysphagia? Food or liquids may be difficult for some older adults to swallow. Dysphagia is a serious condition that could lead to malnutrition, dehydration, or aspiration…

Health & Wellness • October 18, 2023

Social Wellness in Seniors

Social Wellness for Seniors Social Wellness is one of the seven dimensions of wellness that contribute to health, happiness, and overall quality of life. Social wellness is the aspect of wellness focused on developing beneficial connections with those around you, be they family, friends, or the wider community. Benefits of Social Wellness Social support enhances…

seniors wearing masks and saying hello through an elbow tap

Health & Wellness, Safety, Senior Living • October 18, 2023

Senior Living During the COVID Pandemic

Senior Living During the COVID-19 Pandemic Why consider Senior Living During a Pandemic? Seniors want to live in an environment where they can engage, have regular meals, and a level of support that allows them to live safely, independently and with purpose. A global pandemic like COVID-19 can severely affect quality of life for seniors…

Health & Wellness, Lifestyle • October 18, 2023

Senior Living Community Options: Which Is the Best?

As we age, some things can become more difficult. The stairs, opportunities to make new friends, and maybe your ability to live alone. There might come a time when you or a loved one needs to look into other living arrangements for seniors. But you worry about the loss of freedom, independence, or privacy. At…

elderly couple enjoying each others company on the balcony

Lifestyle, Senior Living • October 18, 2023

Pros and Cons of Senior Living Apartments

What Are Senior Living Apartments? The Pros, Cons, and How to Decide if They Are Right for You Are you or a loved one considering a low-maintenance, lower-cost lifestyle? Maybe you are an empty nester and are looking to downsize? A senior living apartment might be the ideal solution for you! Senior living apartments are…

Caregiving, Health & Wellness • October 18, 2023

Mini Strokes in Elderly: Causes, Symptoms, & What You Can Do to Prevent Them

Are you caring for a senior family member or loved one? If so, do you think you could identify symptoms of a mini stroke? Being a caregiver is challenging work, but you must learn how to identify mini stroke symptoms in the elderly so you can seek medical attention immediately in case one occurs. With…

Alzheimer’s & dementia, Senior Living • October 18, 2023

Memory Loss: Forgetfulness or a Cognitive Problem?

Memory Loss: Forgetfulness or a Sign of a Cognitive Problem? We have all forgotten a name, or a phone number, maybe even an appointment. Many of us experience this frequently in daily life and never think twice, but how do you know if what you are experiencing is something more serious? Understanding the difference between forgetfulness…

Our Hawthorne Gardens
Senior Living Blog Insights & Inspiration for Your Senior Living Journey

Explore a Resource Designed for Your Family’s Journey

The Difference Between Assisted Living and Nursing Homes

The Challenges of Medication Management for Seniors and 13 Tips for Success

Stretching Exercises for Seniors

Soft Foods for Seniors With Swallowing Issues

Social Wellness in Seniors

Senior Living During the COVID Pandemic

Senior Living Community Options: Which Is the Best?

Pros and Cons of Senior Living Apartments

Mini Strokes in Elderly: Causes, Symptoms, & What You Can Do to Prevent Them

Memory Loss: Forgetfulness or a Cognitive Problem?

Experience the Hawthorne Gardens Difference

Where to Find Us

Our Address

Phone Number

About Us

Care Options

Our Community

Floor Plans & Pricing

Resources

Careers

Pay Bill

Contact Us

Follow Us

Our Hawthorne Gardens Senior Living Blog Insights & Inspiration for Your Senior Living Journey

Explore a Resource Designed for Your Family’s Journey

Experience the Hawthorne Gardens Difference

Where to Find Us

Our Address

Phone Number

About Us

Care Options

Our Community

Floor Plans & Pricing

Contact Us

Follow Us

Our Hawthorne Gardens
Senior Living Blog Insights & Inspiration for Your Senior Living Journey