Senior Day KC Blog
News & Updates for Senior Day KC in Kansas City and LenexaWelcome to the Senior Day KC blog, where we understand the challenges that come with aging and the uncertainties it brings. We recognize that transitioning into this phase of life can be overwhelming. As individuals who’ve navigated these choppy waters ourselves, we understand your journey first hand.
Through our blog, we aim to provide clarity and guidance, addressing common concerns about care for seniors and offering hard-learned insights to help make this transition smoother for you and your loved ones.
Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, or have a question on a topic that we’ve missed.
America’s Eldercare Crisis — A Problem Worth Solving
There are now more people age 65 and older than ever before. Nationally baby boomers, people born between 1946 and 1964, are turning 65 at a rate of 10,000 a day. This “aging” rate will continue at a pace of 10,000 a day for the next 20 years. In Kansas City, the Mid-American Regional Council predicts the metropolitan area’s 65-plus population will increase from around 302,000 in 2020 to more than 400,000 by 2030, a nearly 30-percent increase.
Senior Day KC Open House!!!
Senior Day KC is now fully licensed and opening very soon. Join us for an Informational Open House on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 8651 Hauser Court in Lenexa. Tour the center, meet our RN-led team, stop by our old-fashioned soda fountain and learn how our adult day program supports both seniors and the caregivers who love them. RSVPs kindly requested.
8 Surprising Benefits of Adult Day Care for Seniors
Senior day care is a great alternative for many family caregivers needing some help. It’s a fun, safe, and engaging alternative to home care and assisted living, at up to half the cost. And not only is senior day less expensive, some say its better. Studies have found that older adults who attend senior day enjoy a better quality of life than those who remain isolated at home alone.
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Can Alzheimer’s Disease Be Prevented?
Many of us think that Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and age-related dementia (ARD) are unavoidable facts of life, things that we just have to accept and live with. But a growing number of studies suggest that making healthy lifestyle changes can be a powerful way to not...
The Brain Benefits of a Mediterranean Diet
A Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) is not so much a measured, regimented eating plan or prescribed diet as it is a lifestyle choice directing people to eat certain types of healthy foods.  It is rich in monounsaturated fats such as olive oil, nuts, and fish....
The DASH Diet may help prevent Alzheimer’s
Another popular diet that’s shown promising results in reducing the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other age-related dementias is the DASH diet.  DASH stands for “Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension.”  The diet was created by doctors 25 years ago...
Sharpen Your Brain with the MIND Diet
A new diet that combines elements of the Mediterranean diet with the DASH diet is called the MIND diet, or “Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay Diet.”  The MIND diet is creating quite a buzz because research shows it may provide significant...
Your Brain on the Ketogenic Diet
The brain needs lots of energy to work properly. While accounting for only about 2% of adult body weight, the brain accounts for about 20% of the body’s energy use and 16% of the body’s total oxygen supply (Harris, Jolivet & Attwell, 2012).  Although the...
Let’s Start a Conversation!
At Senior Day KC, we believe in the power of conversation. Reach out to us by calling or texting 660-GOOD DAY (660-466-3329) or emailing [email protected] to join our supportive community. Let’s connect and make a difference together!