The air is crisp and cool, the leaves are changing, and pumpkins are everywhere. Fall is here! Although autumn is one of the most beautiful times of the year, the change of seasons can also present several health and safety hazards for seniors. In preparation for the coming colder months, here are some helpful tips […]
How Does Senior Living Support Active Aging?
Although getting older is inevitable, there’s more than one way to approach the idea of aging. Thanks to an emerging trend in senior living known as “active aging,” today’s seniors are not just living longer — they’re living better. Active aging is all about taking steps to stay healthy in mind and body so seniors […]
5 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Home Health Care Provider
When you or an older loved one begins to need extra support at home, enlisting the help of a home health care provider can be invaluable. Home healthcare makes it possible for seniors to “age in place” by offering a range of medical services to help them remain safe, happy, and healthy in the comfort […]
How Can Respite Care Ease the Transition to Assisted Living?
You know that your parent or older loved one could benefit from the expert care, safety, and social interaction assisted living has to offer. But finding the right fit isn’t always easy. Even after taking multiple tours of assisted living communities, it’s hard to know if your loved one will feel comfortable and happy once […]
Choosing Memory Care: 5 Important Questions to Ask When Exploring Memory Care Options
If you have a parent or loved one living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, planning ahead and finding a memory care community is one of the best decisions you can make for their long-term health and wellbeing. Especially in the early to mid-stages of dementia, assisted living memory care can provide priceless peace […]
Age is Just a Number: The Power of Positivity and Healthy Aging
Feeling “young at heart” is more than just a saying. It’s a powerful mindset that can actually impact our health and wellbeing as we get older. Studies have found that seniors who feel younger than their actual age may even live longer compared with those who feel their age! By adopting healthy habits and an […]
Caregiver Burnout: When is it Time to Get Help?
As the population ages, the number of American adults providing unpaid care to a loved one has climbed to 53 million, representing more than 1 in 5 adults. Family caregivers help with everything from running errands and preparing meals to assisting with grooming, dressing, medication management, and other activities of daily living. Taking on the […]
How Does Short-Term Rehab Promote Faster Recovery for Seniors?
After spending time in the hospital, whether for an illness, accident, or planned elective surgery, seniors are often faced with the decision to either recover in a short-term rehabilitation facility or at home. While it’s natural to want to get back to a familiar setting as soon as possible following a hospital stay, there are […]
5 Questions to Consider Before Becoming a Family Caregiver
When your aging parent begins to need assistance with daily tasks, it’s natural to fall into the role of caregiver. After all, you want to be a part of your loved one’s life and help them in any way you can. However, becoming a full-time family caregiver is a decision that should not be taken […]
What to Expect in an Assisted Living Memory Care Community
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia typically progress in three stages: early, middle, and late. In the early to mid-stages, an individual’s short-term memory is primarly impacted. For example, a person may have trouble coming up with the right name or word, forget information they just learned, or ask the same questions over and […]
