As seniors age, they begin to have new needs. There may come a time where it no longer makes sense for them to live at home completely at home. While there are more traditional care facilities available, like nursing homes, not all seniors have advanced care needs. Instead, an assisted living community can offer a safe and stable environment for your loved one to live. These communities offer so many benefits and can make daily life a lot more fun.
3 December 2019
The diagnosis of Alzheimer's can be devastating due to its incurable and progressive nature. Once the diagnosis is made, this does not mean your loved one must abruptly leave their home. But as symptoms progress, there may be signs your loved one needs an Alzheimer's care facility. Wandering One of the biggest concerns with Alzheimer's is that people with the disease may wander away from home. This can present substantial risks of not only becoming lost or meeting up with a dangerous person, but depending on the weather, there may be the risk of temperature-related illness or death.
20 September 2019
If you fell down and hurt your back, you know how painful this can be. Once the doctor determines nothing is broken, they will suggest that you do orthopedic rehab. This type of rehab helps with problems with the musculoskeletal system, including muscles, tendons, cartilage, joints, ligaments, and bones. Below is information on how orthopedic rehab can help you so you will understand this before your first appointment. Heat and Ice
25 June 2019
You may be surprised to learn that more deaths are caused by heat waves than all other weather events combined in the United States. The population most at risk from a heat-related event is senior citizens aged 65 years and older, with the majority of emergency room visits and fatalities occurring in this age group. As global weather patterns change, studies show that the amount and duration of heat spells is also increasing.
15 May 2019
If you're like many people, you have a sentimental attachment to your home. Your home is where you've made many happy memories over the years, and you don't want to move out. Unfortunately, as you get older, mobility can become a concern. If you live in a house with stairs that you're having difficulty climbing, don't worry. An in-home stair lift can give you the assistance you need to get safely and comfortably up the stairs.
9 December 2018
Assisted living services can help seniors thrive and get through their day-to-day lives. Activities that were previously very difficult, such as doing laundry and cooking meals, can be handled by a professional. However, that doesn't mean that you want your senior family member to be sitting around all the time. Walking can help prevent frailty in seniors. The Dangers of Sitting Your senior might reduce his or her physical activities to avoid the risk of falling and suffering an injury.
22 October 2018
If you are getting older and are tired of maintaining your house and have decided it is time to downsize and move to a retirement community, then take each of these important tips into consideration when shopping for the right location: Tip: Schedule a Tour with as Many Retirement Communities as Possible When you start looking for a retirement community, it is very important for you to tour as many different locations as possible.
5 September 2018