Imagine if someone said that there was a way you could, at this very moment, reduce the rate of mental decline in your loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia by 37%? Before you assume that this notion is a fairy tale – read on… According to a recent study done by researchers at Utah State [...]
Eventually, there will come a time in your or your loved one's life when you'll need to hire extra help. The reasons may vary from health-related issues to general aging. However, you'll always have second thoughts about hiring additional help regardless of the reason. While there are pros and cons of each type of care: [...]
Searching through assisted living apartments can be tiring. You sift through a bunch of community brochures (that all end up looking similar) and end up feeling overwhelmed. How can you possibly make the best decision for yourself or your loved one? As it turns out, there are better ways to find the best assisted living [...]
Amid the holiday season, it is a fantastic chance to spend time with loved ones and create beautiful moments. However, purchasing presents, preparing meals, and coming up with holiday activities to keep everyone happy are classic holiday anxieties. In addition, there are also extra concerns while caring for an older family member. How can you [...]
A senior's transfer to an assisted living facility is frequently perceived as a permanent loss of freedom. As a result, many seniors are very opposed to discussing this subject for fear of being evicted from their homes. Moving to assisted living is one of the reasons why so many seniors who require assisted living refuse [...]
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a kind of depression that is linked to the changing of seasons. SAD occurs at roughly the same period each year. Suppose you're a senior suffering from SAD. In that case, your symptoms might begin in the fall and last through the winter, sapping your energy and making you cranky. [...]
One of the precious things that seniors have to take care of as they age is their health. However, there are instances that they find it difficult to engage in physical activities since they are uninspired or frustrated. This is a vicious cycle that further results in lesser activity, translating to more health problems. This [...]
Alzheimer’s disease is a primary cause of death in the United States of America. Dubbed as a “silent killer”, it has been claiming the lives of millions of Americans who have been suffering from this disease. Alzheimer’s disease is just another common type of dementia. However, there are still several misconceptions about this disease. Before [...]
Every close family member becomes extra vigilant towards the health of their senior loved one residing in Alzheimer’s assisted living communities. Besides age-related changes, there are also plenty of chronic conditions that may affect your senior loved one. One particular neurodegenerative illness that most seniors and loved ones want to avoid is Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s [...]
Our brain works nonstop every day. It operates simultaneously with everything we do, from expressing thoughts and emotions, coordinating body movements, recalling memories, and much more. That said, since its functions come naturally to us, we sometimes take our brain health for granted. But remember, the brain changes with age, and it's normal for our [...]
