What do you want to do to improve or maintain your quality of life? Is it the ability to walk into the backyard and plant flowers, cook a meal, write a letter to your grandkids, or play cards with your friends once more? Occupational therapy is an excellent tool for seniors to continue exercising physically […]
Do You Bring Your Own Furniture to Assisted Living?
Furnishing Your New Home There are many benefits to moving into a senior living community. Without the responsibilities of home care and household chores, seniors can focus on activities and experiences that help them thrive. Yet, moving to a new space means making a moving plan—and deciding what to take with you. Before you can […]
Creative Ways to Pay For Assisted Living
While assisted living care is one of the most beneficial types of care available, it can also be costly. Many families worry about how they’ll pay for their in-home care and what will happen to their loved ones if they can’t afford it. Especially if there are any added concerns about seniors experiencing dementia. The […]
What Is a Senior Move Manager?
Transitioning to an assisted or independent living situation, or even simply downsizing to a smaller home, is typically a massive step for an aging adult. Many of these seniors have lived in the same house for many years, so even the thought of change can be overwhelming. This is a big reason why it can […]
10 Tips for Communicating with a Person with Dementia
Aging and transitioning into a new lifestyle can be a challenging process. The presence of dementia can add to that challenge. Finding the right community for your loved one is essential to ensuring they have a high quality of life. Let’s look at how dementia can affect your loved one, including 10 tips for communicating […]
How to Keep Good Mental Health While Aging
Many older adults find it difficult to accept the aging process, with physical changes and accompanying mental health challenges. After all, we’re aware mental health can decline with age. Around 15% of adults aged 60 and over have a mental disorder. However, there are things seniors can do to keep their minds active while working […]
What Is It Like Living in a Retirement Community?
Adults 65 and over are the largest growing population segment in the United States. As the population ages, the demand for retirement communities expects to increase. People are living longer, and while they still wish to maintain their independence, many also have more difficulties with daily living. Retirement communities provide housing, services, and amenities so […]
Top Reasons for Moving to a Senior Living Community
Moving to a senior living community can be a huge step for an aging adult. Even if a person can still take care of themselves in the day-to-day things, eventually maintaining a household—and everything that goes along with that—becomes too much for someone to do by themselves. A major misconception about senior communities is that […]
When is Memory Care Needed?
When Does Memory Care Become Needed? Memory care is a senior living community specializing in care for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Memory care is distinct from other forms of care like independent living and assisted living. Depending on your loved one’s condition, they may benefit from living in a memory care community […]
What Makes a Good Senior Carer?
What Makes a Good Senior Carer? Must-Have Qualities for Caregivers There’s a difference between a caregiver and a good caregiver. Just like there’s a difference between a teacher and your favorite teacher. Of course, receiving education or training is a must, but being a good carer requires more. When a caregiver provides excellent care, it […]