As people age, their personal state of health and well-being should take a larger role in life. Through diet and exercise, the physical side of health is often the prime focus of the aging rather than mental health. Perhaps due to the stigma surrounding it, mental health is often overlooked. The World Health Organization (WHO) […]
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When it is time for seniors to make a choice regarding their care, it is important to separate fact from fiction in considering assisted living. Many seniors ask the same questions when weighing whether to move forward with an assisted living facility, and they should consider the truth behind some of the most common myths […]
According to the Center for Disease Control, 795,000 Americans suffer from strokes every year, making it the most common disability seen among adults. With 160,000 deaths in the United States linked to these attacks on the brain, strokes are one of the leading causes of death in Americans. For those fortunate enough to survive a […]
Mealtime for patients with dementia care can be a challenge. This may be due to several reasons like confusion, lack of taste, or maybe unable to recognize the signs of hunger. Forcing the elderly to eat or punishing them for not eating shouldn’t be an option. Try to find the reason why your loved one […]
Getting older has its perks. When many people think of aging, they often make negative associations with their senior years—aching bones, memory loss or ill health—but aging, it turns out, is actually pretty great. You’re just happier. The older a person gets, the happier they are. A recent study published by the Journal of Clinical […]
When considering options for senior care, assisted living can be the best choice to keep the independence so vital to seniors’ everyday lives. When seniors reach the time in which they must begin considering their care options, their choices may seem limited. However, assisted living can not only help sustain the lifestyle they currently enjoy, […]
March is National Nutrition Month—what better time for seniors to get serious about eating healthy? A health-conscious diet can help stave off the effects of heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s and other ailments that hamper the quality of life for seniors. Follow these dos and don’ts to help kick-start a new, healthier you. Do eat more […]
People of all ages can benefit from taking up a hobby. A “hobby” is generally defined as an activity one is passionate about – to whatever degree that may be – that is not part of their professional life, nor is it something they make money from. For seniors living in the retirement phase […]
Moving a senior loved one to an assisted living place is never an easy decision. It can be very stressful and emotional. Assisted living is a good option for seniors who needs help with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), like eating, bathing, walking, dressing and going to the bathroom. It can help the elderly people […]
Over the past few years, you may have noticed that there has been a shift in who uses social media most often. Facebook, in particular, is not just for young people anymore. In fact, more senior users than ever before are logging onto the social media platform on a daily basis. Overall, technology […]
