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5 Things You Should Keep In Mind When Considering a Dementia Care Home
If you have a senior loved one who has been recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, it can be a lot to take in, to say the least. Surely, you have worries and concerns and only want the best for your loved one. You might be asking questions such as [...]
4 Effective Ways That Seniors Can Prevent Falling
As we age, falling becomes a huge concern. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control, falls are the number one cause of death for older adults. Not only that, but statistics show that one in four adults suffer from a fall each year. Medical conditions such as reduced [...]
Defining Elder Self-Neglect and How to Spot the Signs in Your Senior Loved One
What do you think of when you hear the term ‘elder abuse’? This term probably conjures up the idea of a horrible telephone scammer who goes phishing for bank account information, or perhaps even a shameless family member who takes advantage of a senior in order to steal money or [...]
The Best Amenities You Should Be Looking For When Choosing a Memory Care Community
When you’re on the hunt for a quality senior living community, it is important to make sure that they are meeting all of your needs, but also, your wants, too! After all, your golden years are now upon you and you deserve the best quality of life. Good food, socialization, [...]
Important Questions to Ask When Looking at Retirement Homes in Escondido, CA
If you are on the hunt for a retirement community, the task might seem a bit overwhelming at first. Odds are good that you have a lot of questions and concerns, or even boxes you want to check off. This is important! After all, you’re not just looking for your [...]
Why Stretching and Improving Flexibility is Important for Seniors
No matter what age we are, stretching and having good flexibility is important, though this is especially true for seniors. Keeping up on stretches can help seniors do even the most simple tasks, such as reaching for a plate on the top shelf or crouching down to play with their [...]
Worried about your aging parent? Consider quality nursing homes
Having an elderly parent or loved one with Alzheimer's can be extremely difficult for you and everyone involved. Even if your aging parent is doing fine right now, the chance of them having cognitive disabilities continues to increase as they grow older. 64% of older people in nursing homes have [...]
Does your parent need 24-hour care?
Taking care of your elderly parents can be extremely difficult as your life gets more and more hectic and they begin to weaken both mentally and physically. Although you'd love to be there for them every second of every day, that's virtually impossible for the average working adult in the [...]
Talking to Dad about the Future
Your dad has been, and always will be, your hero. He made you sandwiches when you were young, he helped you with your flat tire, he constantly made you laugh, and he was always there for you when you needed him most. Now, it’s your turn to return the favor. [...]
Dealing with a struggling and aging parent?
Dealing with an aging parent is something that everyone has to go through, but it can be extremely difficult. For your entire life, your parent was your rock and helped you overcome all of your minor and major struggles. Now, if they are having trouble with their memory, physical health, [...]
Are your Mom or Dad struggling?
If your parents are getting up there in age, it might be time to start thinking, as a family, about the future and how they are going to be cared for. Obviously these discussions have to be handled with some sensitivity, as they can result in potentially difficult topics, but [...]
10 Tips for Managing Senior Health
The average age for people to retire is 63, but it's never too soon to take an interest in your aging parent's well-being. From keeping memory sharp to eating healthy, the following are ten things your elderly parent or loved one should be encouraged to do for their health. 1. [...]
Alzheimer’s and Memory Loss – Helping your loved ones cope
Memory loss, sadly, is a common fact of life. Currently, there are more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's disease. And that number could more than double - reaching upwards of 16 million - by the year 2050. Alzheimer's and Memory Loss are very common in the US Though [...]
Caring for Elderly Parents – 6 early Signs of Dementia
Caring for your elderly parents is a strange feeling. Though you clearly would do anything for them, it’s strange because they spent decades doing anything in the world for you. They have seen you at your absolute worst, cared for you, and taught you just about everything, not to mention [...]