When the time comes to prepare for a move to a senior living community, the most significant change is downsizing. After choosing a community and an apartment, you have to prepare to downsize and decide what you want to bring along with you. Read on to learn more about downsizing tips for older adults! Prepare…
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It’s never too early to prepare your parents or grandparents for senior living, particularly if they’re not fully aware of all the wonderful benefits that such programs offer today. Whether they need help with personal care, transportation or socialization, there are many exclusive senior living programs that provide special assistance and companionship to older adults at every…
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When we get to a certain age, we start to develop some repetitive behaviors. These behaviors are mostly associated with mental conditions such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. The damages that these memory-related diseases cause can be harmful to our short-term memory, which in turn makes it difficult for us to absorb and retain any new…
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Moving to an independent living community is a big step in one’s life. It takes effort and study to choose the appropriate spot to call home. So, where do seniors and their families begin? Amenities and services for independent living differ greatly. Most communities provide a variety of activities, housekeeping services, nutritious meals, and transportation.…
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With increasing age, many difficult experiences can result in significant emotional stress. One example of such an experience could be losing a spouse, a loved one, or a close friend. There is also a myriad of physiological changes that cause our lungs and hearts to lose some of their functions, our muscles to lose considerable…
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It is not a red flag to constantly experience being alone. However, when you start to constantly feel a sense of loneliness, it can lead to a phenomenon called social isolation. This is especially common amongst older adults where they are more likely to experience the loss of a spouse or empty nests after their…
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It is a known fact that as we get on in age, our memories don’t serve us as well as they used to. Those precious memories may one day fade away. That is why it is very important that in their aging years, they maintain any form of memory-related exercises or routine will help strengthen…
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As your loved ones age, the likelihood of developing a stroke increases as part of a natural process of aging. While they can strike with little to no warning, a significant 80% of all strokes are considered to be preventable. Here are some easy steps for your aging loved one to reduce the risk of…
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As you or your loved one age, it’s common to experience a myriad of age-related problems, specifically nerve degenerating diseases affecting many different parts of the body. Parkinson’s disease is the second most common after Alzheimer’s disease and it is also most often diagnosed in adults over the age of 60. It is crucial to…
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Your loved one may have been staying in rehab following surgery, injury, or even a debilitating medical condition. Now that they are finally well enough to leave – what do you do? This can be a time that is full of both happiness, relief, and stress. After all, most families do not have the medical…
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