Apart from providing the best living conditions to the residents, hurricane preparedness in assisted living communities is also expected. The ability to keep everyone safe in the midst of disaster is really a must-know for all who are seeking for the best living community for you or your loved ones. Here are some of the…
It is inevitable that as one ages, the risk of developing health concerns is higher. Worsening of a health condition is also more likely to occur as one’s bodily functions decline. One of the most common health issues of the elderly is the development or aggravation of respiratory disease. With this, it is best if…
Good food has its way of making anyone feel better. Remember that eating may have once been just a way to fill ourselves up, but as time went on, many people have also eaten for the pleasure of it. Who would not want that? There are plenty of benefits coming from enjoying meals and the…
There will come a time when the number of older adults in the country will outnumber the younger generation by over a million. With this number, you will see a clearer picture of how things will change in the future, including the decision to transition into a retirement community when the right time comes. As…
It is a difficult task to recognize and acknowledge that your loved one requires round-the-clock memory care. But beyond that, a more difficult task would be to actually move your loved one into a memory care community and have a conversation with them about it. While the road ahead may look challenging, you can take…
Is your loved one showing early signs of dementia? Is he or she increasingly unable to perform activities of daily living? Or perhaps you realized that your loved one no longer seems to enjoy the hobbies that they once used to love? These are signs that your loved one might benefit from moving to a…
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…