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Formal and casual dining at The Oaks Dining Room and Mountain View Café.

Enjoy the delicious flavors of senior living in Santa Barbara, CA.

At Covenant Living at the Samarkand, we know that variety is important to you. That’s why we give you so many delicious options – and let you decide what you’re in the mood for!

Our elegant Oaks Dining Room is a great place to enjoy a delicious, leisurely meal with friends, while enjoying views of the LifeCenter and pool. Or, drop by for indoor and outdoor dining in the casual, relaxed environment of our Mountain View Café.

Our Executive Chef and culinary team create a wide variety of appetizing daily specials in addition to our weekly lunch and dinner menus. Enjoy our ever-changing menu that ranges from traditional and gourmet specials to made-to-order pizzas prepared in our wood-burning pizza oven.

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This week for Healthy Aging Month, we’re taking a look at the best foods you can eat to keep your brain healthy. On the short list for brain-boosting consumables: vegetables, nuts, and coffee! Yes, coffee. Sometimes bad habits pay off. Learn how that delightful and aromatic bean can keep your brain running smoothly in the article below, and stay tuned for more Health Aging Month tips next week!
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The diet can have a significant impact on the brain's function. A brain-healthy diet, rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids, can boost memory and learning while staving off neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease. Here, we look at the evidence for some of the best brain foods...

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Researchers have found that a single bout of exercise benefits some older people's brains. In experiments in which participants aged 60 to 80 exercised once and multiple times, the researchers found some individuals showed improved cognitive functions and working memory.

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Happy Healthy Aging Month! Did you know that staying social can improve your health? Staying engaged can help prevent cognitive decline, lower rates of depression, and can encourage you to become more active! Get social by joining clubs or fitness classes. Joining clubs can create new friendships and can peak interests in reading, gardening and cooking that may not have been there before. Stay engaged and find the joy in life and aging with these tips!
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September is Healthy Aging Month! Every week this month, we’ll be sharing a new post dedicated to the science of aging healthily. This week, we’ve got an eye-catching infographic on the benefits of a colorful diet courtesy of the American Heart Association. Fruits and veggies don’t just look nice in a still life, they’re vital to maintaining a healthy heart! ... See moreSee less

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Blueberries, rich in antioxidants, may also improve memory. One study found that a group of older adults with diets supplemented by blueberries scored better on memory tests than those whose diets were not. www.freshfruitportal.com/news/2019/08/01/studies-reveal-how-blueberries-aid-healthy-aging/ ... See moreSee less

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One of the studies found that consuming about one cup of blueberries daily can improve blood vessel function and decrease systolic blood pressure.

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September is Healthy Aging Month – a month dedicated to you and your health! Take this month to think about what you want to achieve. Reach out to friends, family, physicians and activity coordinators to reach goals, try new things and live your life to the fullest!
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Dining

The Community

Formal and casual dining at The Oaks Dining Room and Mountain View Café.

Enjoy the delicious flavors of senior living in Santa Barbara, CA.

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