It is daylight savings time again and we can look forward to enjoying an extra hour of sleep. However, are you aware that this can actually negatively impact older adults with sundowner’s syndrome? According to studies, sundowning is defined as a state of confusion at the end of the day that can extend throughout the…
Memory loss that affects how we carry out our day-to-day activities may be a sign of Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects the brain. It causes gradual deterioration in thinking, memory, and reasoning skills. There are several early symptoms of Alzheimer’s that you can look out for in your…
Dementia is a term that is used to describe a category of symptoms that affects thinking, memory, and social skills that are severe enough to interfere with your daily life. Dementia is not a specific disease but there are several diseases that can lead to dementia. Dementia typically involves memory loss but memory loss can…
Suppose your loved ones are planning to move into a senior living community or are already in it. In that case, you’ll find that music therapy is one of the recreational activities offered to all residents. Here at Discovery Commons At Wildewood, we don’t provide activities for no reason. Obviously, there are significant benefits to…
Before we get into the benefits of mindful eating for loved ones, we must understand the differences between mindful eating and following a diet. Believe it or not, these two food plans are not the same and have entirely contrasting meanings. While a diet is about laying down the rules in order to achieve an…
Based on a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of four adults aged above 65 suffer from fall injuries each year, and these falls occur mostly at home. This is particularly alarming news as for your loved ones, fall injuries can range from minor ones like cuts and bruises to…
According to Forbes, for adults 50 years of age to 80, approximately 55% have at least one pet in the household. These pet lovers say it gives them a sense of purpose and helps to reduce stress. Everyone needs someone to love – that includes both pets and retirees. Are you considering a move to…
As a young person, you may view retired adults as always being relaxed, happy, and without a care in the world. If you are a retired individual, however, you know it’s entirely possible to feel stressed out due to all types of triggers faced throughout your day. Are you worried about your parents, grandparents, or…
If Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, or some other aging relative is becoming unsteady on their feet, suffering from dementia, etc., you may worry about falls – and well you should! They are a very definite possibility for many individuals living out their golden years. You may have heard any number of well-meaning pieces of advice…
Are you getting ready to make the move to a senior living community? Possibly you have a loved one making the move, instead. Either way, the question may arise, “What items should be moved from the present home to the new community?” There is a difference between what people can bring with them versus what…