In times past, chicken soup might have been the prescription for avoiding a virus and staying healthy. COVID-19 has created a whole new reality. These days, being able to control infections requires continuous attention to sanitation, social distancing, proper cleaning methods and more. This is especially true in senior living, where being in control of […]
How Senior Living Communities Maintain High Standards of Cleanliness
Keeping a senior living environment clean and sanitized has always been a priority for communities and caregivers alike. However, the challenges associated with Covid-19 raised disease control vigilance to a new level, resulting in even more meticulous detail to senior living cleanliness. Senior living cleanliness: Maintaining the highest standards Simply put, cleanliness matters—a lot. The […]
When Home Is No Longer Safe for an Older Loved One: A Home Safety Checklist
Watching a parent or other loved one navigate the aging process can be difficult. You’re accustomed to things being a certain way and change is something few of us welcome easily. Yet, home safety for older adults is an important issue. The sooner you accept the reality of aging, the smarter you can be about […]
Wandering, Falls, Medication Mix-ups and More: Warning Signs for Older Adults Living at Home
It can be difficult to know what is really going on in the life of an older adult living on their own. While normal aging is to be expected, there can be warning signs for seniors living at home that signal it’s time to consider a safer lifestyle choice. Whether you see your loved one […]
Why Good Nutrition Is So Important for Older Adults, and What It Might Mean When They Overlook Their Own Diet
It’s been said, “you are what you eat.” As we age, that’s especially true, as maintaining a wholesome diet becomes more and more important in order to stay active, involved, and well. Unfortunately, proper nutrition in older adults also can become more difficult to obtain for a variety of reasons. Nutrition in older adults: What […]
Nutrition Labels 101: Making Sense of the Facts for Better Senior Nutrition
If you find yourself in the grocery aisle wondering what nutrition labels on food items are saying, you’re not alone. It can be confusing. Here’s a way to key in on the most pertinent information, along with insights into how the older adult in your life can benefit from healthy eating. Deciphering Nutrition Labels: 3 […]
Spot the Signs of Loss of Appetite in Older Adults
While a slight loss of appetite in older adults is considered a normal part of aging, it also can be a sign of a more serious health condition that can interfere with your loved one getting the nutrients they need in order to live longer and enjoy life more. Here’s how to recognize when lack […]
Online Scams Seniors Should Be on the Lookout for
Scams have always been around. Ancient Greek merchants would sink their ships to get the insurance. Unscrupulous door-to-door salesmen might promise the world and never return. Today, however, scams—online scams in particular—are now more sophisticated than ever. At Peregrine, we want to help you stay informed so that you and your family can avoid being […]
Ways to Fund Senior Living Expenses
When considering how to fund senior living, you might feel a bit overwhelmed, wondering if you’re going to need to dig up a pot of gold in the backyard to make it all work. While it’s true senior living can be expensive, that doesn’t mean it’s only for the wealthy. Before you pick up that […]
Tips for Having the Senior Living Conversation with Your Older Parents
The senior living conversation—something that many adult children dread even more than their parents because they aren’t sure how to make the experience positive and productive. But it can be both, simply by keeping a few guidelines in mind, and remembering that the ultimate goal is the health, happiness, and safety of your parent or […]