Are you making plans for your retirement? You’ve worked for the most part of your life and now you want to reorganize your priorities. You want to try things you didn’t have time to do before and explore new places. Finding a suitable place that fits your retirement lifestyle is important. If you are thinking…
It is a sad reality but many families end up arguing about their aging parents and their care needs. Realizing that your parents need support can be a stressful and complicated process for many families. Growing questions and concerns can lead to conflict when everyone can’t come to an agreement. Caring for elderly parents can…
If you notice your loved ones are losing their appetite, you may be very concerned. In fact, poor eating habits in individuals above the age of 65 put them at a higher risk of malnutrition and other health problems. Understand why your loved ones could lose their appetite so that you can help them enjoy…
Various outdoor spring activities can put a smile on your face regardless of your age and you should take advantage of them as often as possible. These activities are also ideal for people struggling with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. The activities will help them see life in a better light and…
Does your loved one have Alzheimer’s or dementia? If they do, you probably are wondering when exactly they might need memory care. After all, numerous studies found that shifting those with Alzheimer’s or dementia into memory care communities as soon as possible improves their mental, physical, and emotional outcomes. Nonetheless, despite the benefits, it can…
There is now a wide and diverse range of assisted living communities that are designed to meet the needs of different groups of people. If it is your first time looking up a community, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the number of choices that you have. At SummerHouse Grayson Valley, our team understands…
Easter is a time of celebration and joy for everyone. If you are spending Easter with a loved one who has dementia, you don’t want to leave them out during activities. There are plenty of ways to make sure that you all enjoy this time of the year. Engage in some stimulating activities that can…
Whether or not you are residing anywhere near New Orleans, there is no basis for you not to celebrate Mardi Gras at home with your loved ones. Simply make use of the traditional set of colors which includes gold, green, and purple and you are good to go. If you are looking for Mardi Gras…
Have you received a call from someone claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)? Perhaps he or she used a professional tone and even offered you their IRS badge number for identification. They might also go on to reveal your personal details like your name and social security number. What if they go…