A visit to a doctor can be overwhelming to anyone, but especially to our older loved ones. It’s important to make visits to the doctor easier for older parents, so they get through each medical appointment with dignity and as little fear as possible. Here are five key things to consider each time your elderly […]
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Apr
Apr
As our parents age and need more help, life can become increasingly difficult to manage. Here are some tips to help your beloved senior manage the everyday cares of life: 1. Write everything down Often, losing thoughts can be very concerning, but writing things down can help you remember things whether it’s an hour […]
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Apr
Apr
Often one of the big concerns about moving into assisted living is the ability to remain active. Here are 5 specific exercises that can be done everyday, with others as a group, or even alone in your room! Maintain/Improve Your Strength If strength is the issue, here are some simple things that can be done […]
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Apr
Apr
If you ask 100 people, “What has been one of the most stressful events in your life?,” a huge portion of them would include Moving in that list of stressful events. And the longer you’ve been at your current location, which means you’ve accumulated that much more stuff to move, the more stressful moving becomes. If […]
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Feb
Feb
Many successful assisted living facilities recognize what makes their location attractive to potential residents, but what about after they move in? What can an assisted living facility do to help with the adjustment of their residents moving into a new home? Here are 5 things we see. 1. Keep Them Engaged One of the […]
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Jan
Jan
Let’s face it. Choosing an assisted living facility for your parents isn’t a decision you make everyday. So, don’t take it lightly. For this important once-in-a-lifetime undertaking, you need to fully understand all of the considerations involved. Here are six mistakes we frequently see people make when choosing an assisted living facility for their […]
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Jan
Jan
Moving from one home to another is a big job that few of us enjoy. The process requires a lot of work. It also can cost a considerable amount of money. Here are 7 tips that can help you minimize the expense of moving your parents to a smaller home or an assisted living facility: […]
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Dec
Dec
For most of us, red and green decorations are joyous signs that the holidays are near, but for some elderly, they bring on the "holiday blues." Depression during the holidays is not limited to senior citizens, but memories of happier and healthier days gone by intensify the situation for the aged. Signs that someone is […]
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Nov
Nov
As a young adult, moving away from the home you grew up in can be one the most exciting times of your life. You gain independence and you feel as if your whole life is ahead of you. The possibilities are endless. As a senior citizen, leaving the home you raised your family in can […]
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Oct
Oct
If you’re a baby boomer (born between 1946 and 1964) you know that “70 is the new 50.” Though advances in healthcare may help you to still feel young and active, you also know you’re not really getting any younger. At this stage of your life, you need to make lifestyle adjustments that fit your […]