During National Cancer Prevention Month, one of the most important steps seniors in assisted living homes can take is to reduce their risk of developing cancer. Unfortunately, as a senior, it is not easy to come up with the time and energy needed to go through research and therapy. Assisted living homes need to [...]
Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses essential oils to promote health and healing. It can be characterized as "the art and practice of using aromatic plants, flowers, herbs, and other natural sources to provide therapeutic benefit to the body, mind, or spirit. Aromatherapy is very popular among residents at assisted living [...]
The elderly population often faces unique challenges regarding mental health. As they get older, they may experience less socialization and companionship than when they were younger. Their sense of self-sufficiency can also decline with age, so they might not feel as productive or capable as when they were working. The insights in this blog have [...]
Memory care is a type of senior housing that can provide care for individuals who experience memory loss, Alzheimer's disease, or other degenerative diseases. Luxury memory care communities in FL typically offer 24-hour support and require an individual to be monitored at all times. There are certain steps you should take before moving your [...]
For people living in an Alzheimer's senior living community, Alzheimer's and dementia are primarily associated with forgetfulness. Dementia eventually leaves patients unable to perform day-to-day tasks such as cooking or bathing—and causes the loss of other cognitive functions. Nowadays, doctors increasingly recognize that not all forgetfulness results from Alzheimer's disease. Some key differences between [...]
Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death among seniors. Fortunately, there are many steps seniors living in assisted living homes can take to help improve their cardiovascular health. Below are 13 great tips for making an older adult’s heart stronger and healthier. 1.) Exercise Regularly People over the age of [...]
Fish oil supplements are a commonly recommended dietary supplement for a variety of health benefits. One area where there has been some research into their effects is in the care of patients with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Some studies have shown improvements in cognitive functioning as well as a slower decline in activities [...]
Everyone knows the benefits of music, but what about its therapeutic uses? Many seniors find that their quality of life improves when they play music. Especially since music is not just a form of entertainment, but more importantly, it has the power to enhance moods and increase endurance levels. If you're one of those [...]
Senior living apartments are becoming increasingly popular these days. They can provide seniors a place to live that is comfortable and where they have access to assistive technology, like telemedicine services and transcribers. Many people forego their retirement homes because they find them too expensive or inconvenient when traveling. For this reason, senior living apartments [...]
Senior years and, in particular, retirement can be a nerve-wracking time. The transition from work and all the other obligations of life to trying to discover what one's next chapter is can be difficult. Often older adults find themselves riddled with anxiety over the unknowns of their future. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to [...]
