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Community, Senior Living • July 9, 2024

Ways to Make Friends as a Senior

Maintaining an active social circle is crucial for our overall well-being and quality of life as we age. Making friends as a senior can sometimes feel challenging, particularly after significant life changes like retirement. For this reason, older adults tend to become socially isolated, resulting in loneliness. Fortunately, there are many ways to build new…

A young woman helps her elderly father pack his boxed as he prepares to move into assisted living.

Moving to Assisted Living Checklist

Deciding to transition into assisted living can evoke strong emotions due to the significant changes and unfamiliar environment. Whether driven by health decline, safety concerns, or the need for specialized care, moving loved ones into assisted living requires meticulous planning and consideration. To make sure of a smooth transition, having a comprehensive checklist is essential.…

Senior Living • June 18, 2024

Choosing Assisted Living for your loved one

Choosing an assisted living facility for a loved one is a great way to ensure they have a fulfilling, independent lifestyle while receiving the assistance they need. The right community can offer the perfect balance of freedom and support, allowing residents to engage in social activities, explore hobbies, and make new friends in a secure…

Resources • June 18, 2024

Kingston Residence of Santa Fe Aid-In-Dying Policy

Residents are not allowed to ingest any prescribed aid-in-dying medication on the Kingston premises. Under Exhibit C within our Resident Agreement.... GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONSC1.Services of Other Providers. The Resident may receive services from outside providers inKingston so long as the outside provider is properly licensed and certified under the law, complies with all applicable…

Senior Living • July 30, 2020

Peace of Mind Lives Here

Lifestyle • June 25, 2020

A look into Ruben’s wonderful world of food at Kingston

You've worked the kitchens at several of Santa Fe's most respected restaurants, including Geronimo's - what motivates you to work in a senior living community like Kingston? My passion is cooking, and that comes with me in every environment I work in. I want to show people my love for them through food. In a…

Memory Care / Alzheimers / Dementia • June 27, 2019

Some commonly prescribed meds may increase the risk of dementia, study shows

USA Today reports that a study completed by University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom found a link between dementia and several commonly used medications including anticholinergic drugs like antidepressants, bladder antimuscarinics, antipsychotics and antiephileptic drugs "which resulted in nearly 50% increased odds of dementia." The following article and study "strongly warns people against stopping any of…

Caregiving • December 17, 2018

8 Factors and Interview Signs for Nurses to Find the Best Place to Work

There are many decisions nurses make while navigating through their nursing career. Choosing the right employer may be the most important. Whether you are an experienced nurse of 30 years or choosing your first employer out of school, being aware of critical employer differences can vitally impact your engagement, productivity, personal well-being and career satisfaction.…

Caregiving • December 17, 2018

9 Misconceptions of Long-Term Care Nursing

There are many caregiver misconceptions surrounding Long Term Care. Since there are some amazing career opportunities in Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living and Memory Care, we want to educate you on what you might be missing. Let’s debunk some myths: Long Term Care is slow-paced and easy Long Term Care has its own unique challenges or…

Senior Living • November 7, 2018

Celebrating The Holidays in an Assisted Living Community

The holidays are around the corner, and if this is your first time spending the them in an assisted living community, you might be surprised by how much cheer and festivities there are to look forward to. Here’s a few ways our residents like to ring in the holidays at Kingston. Halloween One of our…

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Ways to Make Friends as a Senior

Moving to Assisted Living Checklist

Choosing Assisted Living for your loved one

Kingston Residence of Santa Fe Aid-In-Dying Policy

Peace of Mind Lives Here

A look into Ruben’s wonderful world of food at Kingston

Some commonly prescribed meds may increase the risk of dementia, study shows

8 Factors and Interview Signs for Nurses to Find the Best Place to Work

9 Misconceptions of Long-Term Care Nursing

Celebrating The Holidays in an Assisted Living Community

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