Receiving a cancer diagnosis is one of the most stressful things that could happen to a person. This shocking news is also accompanied by difficult life decisions that you must make regarding cancer care and treatment. One of the very first decisions that you have to make is where you are going to receive your…
Moving from your family home to assisted living may have been one of the most difficult decisions that you made in your life. However, there may come a time when you have to make another move. This time, from assisted living to memory care. If you find that you are beginning to show some early…
Before signing any contracts or forms to make your move into an assisted living community, it is crucial that you schedule a tour of the community. On the tour, you’ll be able to ascertain whether you feel comfortable and at home in that particular assisted living community. You will also be able to see for…
Although joint pain can affect anyone at any age, those in their golden years are the age group most likely to experience it. Arthritis is frequently a factor in older adults’ chronic joint pain. In fact, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 50% of adults 65 and older say they have…
If you have been diagnosed with hearing loss or if you find that you are having trouble hearing things that you used to be able to hear, you would understand that communication becomes increasingly difficult with hearing issues. Day-to-day tasks become a challenge for you and you are anxious about your physical safety because of…
Approximately 70% of people over 65 will require long-term care at some point in their lives. Because not all long-term care options are created equal, you might soon have to make a difficult decision about what kind of care to choose in case you cannot live independently in the future. Assisted living and memory care…
If you’re like most people, you begin virtually all of your research online. The process of researching retirement communities is probably similar. There is a ton of information out there, as you may have already realized, which is fantastic because it means you can learn anything you want to know. However, it can also easily…
Regular exercise, a healthy diet, check-ups, blood pressure monitoring, getting enough sleep, and other preventative measures are all important for leading a heart-healthy lifestyle. Although it may seem simple enough, many of those in their golden years find it difficult to implement these habits in their own lives. If you find it challenging to partake…
If we have a loved one with a cognitive condition, at certain points of their condition, they may need to move to memory care. When that time comes, we tend to ask to wonder about the expected duration of stay. In some cases, the patient only requires memory care during a temporary respite stay. But…
Retirement communities in Terrytown, LA, are becoming increasingly popular as the population ages, and people choose to live out their golden years by remaining active in their communities. Retirement communities provide their residents with a wide range of services, from social activities and entertainment to healthcare services. So what is it like living in a…