Specialized memory care communities provide the residents with care specifically designed to meet their needs. Some residents will merely have poor memories and mild dementia, while others have Alzheimer's disease. Once the memory becomes faulty, the person concerned will often forget their medications, and will sometimes forget to eat, bathe, and often forget bill payments. [...]
Dementia is a progressive, debilitating condition that can make everyday tasks difficult or impossible. You may have noticed in the news that dementia has been connected to increased rates of cancer, stroke, and heart disease. This is because people with dementia have weaker immune systems; they are more likely to get sick and less likely [...]
Spring is a time of renewal and rejuvenation, as flowers break through the winter's frost and buds open up to the world. It's also an important time for seniors because it means warmer weather, increased activity in their day-to-day lives, and an opportunity to try something new. Why not consider spring activities and events that [...]
First of all, the elderly in assisted living homes are not the only victims of scams. Regardless of whether you are 76 or 26, you too can fall victim to a scam. After all, there are multiple malicious methods of conning people from their personal information, money, or identity. Of course, if you are the [...]
As we get older, we begin to see changes in the way we remember things. Perhaps you went into your kitchen and cannot recall the reason why or you can’t remember a name you should know during your chat with a family member. You might have forgotten an appointment because it slipped your mind. Lapses [...]
Consider when you were a kid, and your parents made you finish all of the fruits and veggies on your plate. While it may have felt like a drag at the time, you should already know by now that they were setting you up for a long and healthy life. Fruits and vegetables are important [...]
Being creative has a whole host of benefits for the mind and body. So unsurprisingly, art is a great activity for the older adults living in assisted living homes. After all, art is a creative process. It involves creating something from nothing. This process helps provide the mind more stimulation and promotes feelings of wellbeing. [...]
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 [...]
