Those who have served their country and suffered injuries while serving can face several difficulties upon returning home, one of which is often the inability to function independently. Many people with disabilities, whether whole or partial, require help with basic tasks. Veterans with impairments and elderly veterans who require assistance as they age now have…
After careful consideration, you must have settled on the perfect place to spend your retirement. What do you do with all the things you’ve collected over the years? When it comes time to move, here are eight ways to minimize your belongings to make the moving process to independent living in Terrytown, LA easier. Proper…
Assisted living and other types of senior housing can feel like venturing into foreign terrain, with its own lingo and set of rules. For older adults who are in average or better health, the differences between assisted living and independent living may be unclear. Both lifestyle options can help elders live longer and healthier lives…
The benefits of exercise extend beyond the physical and should be pursued by people of all ages. Physical activity will take on a slightly different form in retirement communities due to the prevalence of disabilities, ailments, and older age, but it is still vital and makes a tremendous difference in the lives of the residents…
Once every 66 seconds, a new case of dementia disease is diagnosed in the United States. You may be asking what you can do to aid a family member who fits this description. The write-up below suggests several ways to support a parent or loved one dealing with this condition. There are a variety of…
Moving into a retirement community is not something that many individuals look forward to doing. As the National Center for Assisted Living points out, however, there are already just under 29,000 assisted living communities in the United States, providing housing for nearly a million residents. Ensuring an elderly person’s physical and emotional well-being while also…
If you want to keep your body and mind in good shape, one of the best things you can do is practice basic personal hygiene. Maintaining healthy routines in terms of personal cleanliness can have positive effects on your immune system, your chance of contracting certain diseases, and your general state of health. And fortunately,…
When providing services, health and social care professionals practice person-centered care by partnering with residents to ensure they have all the information they need to make decisions about their treatment. Care that puts the focus on the person receiving it involves respecting the autonomy and dignity of each person who is receiving care. The notion…
Acute disorientation, memory loss, or delirium can be quite concerning, regardless of whether you have been diagnosed with dementia or are caring for someone who has. Some of the more unclear dementia signs that exhibit rapid deterioration of the condition are discussed in this guide. Health Deterioration The fast escalation of behavioral symptoms, such as…
Participating in positive social interactions has been linked to a longer and healthier life. More than one part of the brain becomes active when a person engages in social interaction. It is only natural for your brain to have a different reaction to individuals than it does to the identical input when you are alone.…