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Taking Care of Your Folks During Their Golden Years

It's a little ironic how life works sometimes. The people that take care of you when you are little often end up needing you to care for them when they are on the older end of the spectrum. Due to our living situation, my wife and I felt it would be best to help my parents get into a senior community. The one we found for them near home allowed them to still feel a sense of independence and ownership, but still allow them to receive the care and supervision they needed at their age. This site will help you find out what you need to know before you make that important decision with your parents.

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Two Tips to Help You Find the Right Assisted-Living Facility

Posted on July 11, 2016

Whether you're entering your golden years and looking for an assisted-living facility for yourself or are helping a parent or other loved one make the decision, you want to find a place where comfort and accessibility are most important. The assisted facility you select will hopefully be your home for a long time, so it's vital that you select the right community. Use this information to learn about two tips that can help you find the retirement home that will be best for you. [Read More]

6 Benefits Of Exercise For Seniors

Posted on May 27, 2016

Exercise is very beneficial for seniors, but many of them shy away from it because they worry about getting injured. The truth is that not exercising can pose more risks. If your elderly loved one is reluctant to exercise, you should explain how it can help them. Here are six benefits of exercise for seniors you should know about: It Improves Memory and Thinking Skills Alzheimer's disease and dementia are more common in the elderly, so it is very important for them to stay mentally sharp. [Read More]

Who Are Some Good Candidates For In-Home Health Care?

Posted on March 4, 2016

In-home health care from facilities like Hillcrest Nursing Center provides a variety of services for people in need, from daily activities to nursing care. Here are some people that can benefit from in-home health care so you can decide if this is something you need or not. People Who Need Rehabilitation The first group of people that can benefit from in-home health care services are people who are going through rehabilitation. [Read More]

Tips For Helping The Seniors In Your Assisted Living Facility Avoid Falls

Posted on February 10, 2016

Falling as a senior citizen can have serious consequences. Falling down can cause seniors to break their bones and can seriously compromise their health. Here are five tips that can help you minimize falls among the seniors who live in your assisted living community. These tips will help you be a more responsive caregiver.  Learn Which Seniors Are At Risk Of Falling The first thing you need to do is learn which residents are more likely to fall. [Read More]