There are a mix of emotions a family member of a person with dementia can go through upon discovering its onset. Heartbreak and anger are just a couple of them. The person you love who was once independent and sure is slowly declining before your eyes. This can understandably cause confusion and doubt as your…
One of a senior’s biggest sources of anxiety about moving to an assisted living community is the fear that they’ll be simply “dropped off” and forgotten, like a piece of old furniture stored away in an attic. That’s the last thing we want our loved ones to feel as they make the transition to assisted…
Caring for a parent as they age can be both a rewarding and stressful experience. If you have found yourself being the main caregiver for one or both of your parents, you might be wondering what you can do to properly care for seniors. Learn All You Can About Their Health Conditions If you need…
If your senior loved one can no longer live at home, then a great alternative option is to have them move into a senior community. These communities are created specifically for the needs of seniors and your loved one will be well taken care of. Here are three excellent reasons why a senior community may…
Staying connected while miles, or maybe even just blocks, apart can be challenging for those in senior living. However, keeping in touch virtually can be just as fun and engaging for family near and far. Here are three great ideas of how you can stay connected. Host a Virtual Happy Hour It’s easy to gather…
Residential care homes have a lot to offer the seniors that live in them. They provide so many important services and three of them will be discussed here. Meals One big service that is offered at residential care homes is a meal service. This means that breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks are provided for the…
Dementia is a collection of symptoms of cognitive impairments that interfere in a person’s ability to manage their day. Some of those symptoms include short-term memory loss, receptive and expressive aphasia, impulse control, motor skill issues, and trouble with judgment, sequencing, planning and complex tasks. With all of these issues at work, communicating with people…