When caring for someone with dementia, it can be difficult to know what to do. You want to keep your loved one safe and happy, but you also don’t want them to be at risk of falling or getting lost. You may feel guilty about not being able to care for them yourself anymore and…
One of the biggest challenges in caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia is meal time. If you’ve ever watched your loved one eat, you know that it can be hard to tell if they’re enjoying their food or not. If someone has trouble speaking, speaking up about what they like might…
There’s nothing worse than feeling lonely in your home. Imagine coming back from work without seeing a familiar face or eating dinner alone. No wonder people in their golden years are twice as likely to suffer from depression than any other age group! Luckily, there are ways to make your senior housing feel like home. Here are…
Apathy is an important part of dementia, but that doesn’t make it any less difficult to deal with. Apathy is a symptom of dementia. Still, it’s also something that people who don’t have dementia can experience too. People with apathy in dementia start withdrawing from the world around them and becoming more isolated. This can lead to…
The older we get, the more our bodies and minds change. Our joints begin to ache, and our minds begin to forget things that used to be simple. However, assisted living doesn’t have to be a time of decline. There are many ways you can use your new situation as an opportunity for growth! Below,…
Golden-age adults with dementia often have trouble keeping their living spaces clean and organized. This can lead to hoarding problems that are both unsanitary and dangerous for the senior’s health. Fortunately, there are ways you can help your loved one get past this problem: memory care in Pascagoula. These MS offer specially designed programs to help…
Experience Biloxi and the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s remarkable maritime history and heritage at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum. The museum’s displays include a wide range of issues pertinent to the development of the sector. Shrimp and oyster farming, as well as sport fishing, are all represented in the museum’s displays. Both the ecology of…
The historic Biloxi Lighthouse is one of the most photographed sites on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Its structure is a signature landmark in Biloxi and the only lighthouse that can be found right in the center of a major highway. If you are looking to visit Biloxi, the Biloxi lighthouse is a must-visit attraction so…
Some fortunate families find great solace in the fact that all of the adult children can get together when their parents’ health declines and figure out a plan for their care. When siblings who did not always get along as children and have had little or zero contact as adults are forced to make caregiving…
The question is why you “need” to retire to Ocean Springs, MS. Because deciding where to spend your golden years is such a momentous and life-altering decision, the word “need” is included in the question. I am curious as to where you plan to spend your golden years. I think you not only “should” retire…