Mercy Ridge Retirement Community

Join us for a Aging Well Webinar: Less Can Be More: Understanding Medications, Polypharmacy, and Healthy Aging

What is Polypharmacy?
Polypharmacy means taking multiple medications at the same time, often referring to 5 or more medications taken regularly.
It is especially important in older adults because taking many medications can increase the risk of:
• 💊 Drug interactions — one medication may affect another.
• 😴 Drowsiness or confusion
• 🚶 Dizziness and falls
• 🩺 Low blood pressure
• 🤢 Side effects
• 💰 Unnecessary or duplicate medications
• 📋 Difficulty keeping track of when and how to take medications
Simple example
A resident takes medications for blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, arthritis, sleep, and several vitamins/supplements. When multiple medications accumulate over time, a medication review can help determine whether each one is still needed. Polypharmacy doesn't automatically mean someone is taking "too many" medications. Some people appropriately need several medications. The concern is whether the right medications, at the right doses, are still necessary and safe together. Ask your primary care physician for a medication review at your next appointment.

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Less Can Be More: Understanding Medications, Polypharmacy, and Healthy Aging

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📅 Thursday, October 8
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Community. Shared experiences. A greater sense of purpose and belonging. 🫶

Connection is about building meaningful relationships with the people and world around you. That’s why Connection is one of the four pillars of LCS Life+, our personalized wellness lifestyle experience.

We’re excited to share more as we officially launch LCS Life+ during the LCS National Week of Wellness and Wellbeing, October 5–11. Stay tuned for a week dedicated to celebrating the many ways we’re helping residents live well, every day.

Nourishment that supports the way you want to live.

Food is more than fuel—it’s an opportunity to support your health, explore new flavors, connect with others, and enjoy life’s everyday moments. That’s why Nutrition is one of the four pillars of LCS Life+, our personalized wellness lifestyle experience.

We’re excited to share more as we officially launch LCS Life+ during the LCS National Week of Wellness and Well-being, October 5–11. Stay tuned for a week dedicated to celebrating the many ways we’re helping residents live well, every day.

Today, on World Alzheimer’s Day, we stand alongside the individuals, families and caregivers impacted by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. 💜🌼

Together, we're supporting those impacted today while working toward the day we celebrate Alzheimer's first survivor.

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Life+ Continuing to Provide an Exceptional Experience Living at Mercy Ridge🌿

We're pleased to share a new way of defining how we all “do life” together here at Mercy Ridge. Our goal has always been to provide you with an elevated lifestyle. As employees, we continuously ask ourselves, “How can we make this better for the residents?” We want you to live fully and richly by providing ways for you to develop deeper connections with yourself and others, remain independent for as long as possible, eat healthfully & deliciously, and have access to all tools that make life easier.

Beginning on October 5TH, we are going to have a Life+ Well-Being Week with special food, raffles, a “Million Step Challenge”, Bocce, Putting, Volleyball, Storytelling, the Annual Wellness Fair, Chef Demos, a Family & Friends Game Day, and more! Stay tuned for more info as we approach this week, which brings a quantity of fun activities!

Living well longer🌱

Longevity is about more than adding years to life—it’s about helping you maintain your health, independence, vitality, and quality of life for as long as possible. That’s why Longevity is one of the four pillars of LCS Life+™, our personalized wellness lifestyle experience.

We’re excited to share more as we officially launch LCS Life+ during the LCS National Week of Wellness and Well-being, October 5–11. Stay tuned for a week dedicated to celebrating the many ways we’re helping residents live well, every day.

Happy Grandparents Day! ❤️

Today, we celebrate the love, wisdom, and traditions shared across generations.

LCS Life+™ – Your Personalized Wellness Journey

As an LCS community, Mercy Ridge is proud to bring residents LCS Life+™, a personalized wellness lifestyle experience designed to support well-being in the ways that matter most to each individual.

LCS Life+ is built around four key pillars:
➕Connection
➕Movement
➕Nutrition
➕Longevity

What makes LCS Life+ distinct is the “plus” — the added layer of intentional support and personalization that enhances every aspect of the experience.

Save the Date! Join us October 5-11 as we celebrate the official launch of LCS Life+ during the LCS National Week of Wellness and Well-being.

Join us for the debut of Catchin’ Fish & Chips Food Truck today, August 27th🍤
📍Liffey 300 Lot
⏰11:30AM - 2PM
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Every person has a story worth honoring. ❤ Through Heartfelt Connections®, LCS communities take a personalized approach to memory care by celebrating each resident’s unique life experiences, relationships, interests, and preferences. This nationally recognized program helps create meaningful moments, strengthen connections, and support individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease andother forms of dementia. Discover how personalized memory care can make a difference for residents and their families: Learn More About Heartfelt Connections®