Something very exciting is going on in assisted living, and it’s something every senior will want to know. Senior living communities are reimagining what assisted living can be, and what it will be. Many of these changes are being incorporated right now, while others are still on the drawing board. But even those innovations yet […]
Staying Cool in the Summer Heat for Seniors
Summer’s here and the heat is on! While you’re reflecting on all the reasons you loved the season as a child…popsicles, playing hide and seek until your mother called you in, riding a bicycle, and going barefoot through the cool green grass…it’s important to keep in mind that as we age, our ability to tolerate […]
Make It Easy on Yourself: How to Downsize
It’s a word that makes some people flinch, yet it can open the door to a lighter, more organized, and promising future: downsizing. And the best surprise is it doesn’t have to be an exhausting and painful endeavor—it actually can be a liberating experience that can also be fun. Really! Take the easy route and […]
Understanding the Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease
If you’ve been seeing lots of purple, here’s why: June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. The Alzheimer’s Association reminds us that worldwide, 50 million people are living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Now is a good time to educate yourself on the symptoms and stages of these diseases so that you can be better […]
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month is Bittersweet
June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and as a care provider of the past 25 years, I find it to be very bittersweet. Yes of course, I am grateful to the Alzheimer’s Association for their efforts in education and compassion, but for most of us, the seeming prolonged morbidity for our loved ones takes a devastating […]
Start Slow: Summer Fitness for Seniors
Summer is on the horizon, and you might be thinking it’s a great time to jump back into a fitness regimen or maybe start something new. But before you start moving too fast, it’s a good idea to think about how to ramp up your physical activity again in a way that you can sustain […]
Better Nutrition and Assisted Living
Good nutrition is a vital component for healthy aging. Our bodies change as we get older and so do our nutritional needs. It’s important to understand just how eating right affects us physically and mentally, and how a supportive environment such as assisted living can play a major role in helping older adults get the […]
The Benefits of Music in Memory Care
Music and the brain have a unique relationship, and music therapy has proven to be highly effective in working with seniors with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Music is an all-natural form of therapy, appealing to all five senses. Affecting mood, communication, and memory, music is a unique therapy technique for memory care in […]
What Is the Right Age for Assisted Living?
It’s quite possible that nothing has changed as much in recent years as senior living—and that’s great news for the millions of Baby Boomers and other seniors making a decision about their future. They want more out of life than taking care of a home or having too much empty time with few activities or […]
Debunking Assisted Living Myths
When you were young and played the “Telephone” game, it was amusing to see how a message became more and more distorted as it was passed on. Unfortunately, facts can get turned around about almost anything, and when the subject is something as important as a senior living option, you need to be sure you […]