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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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Why You Should Participate In Your Retirement Home's Scheduled Activities

Posted on September 9, 2015

Most senior living or retirement homes have a full calendar of on-site activities for their residents to participate in each month. In addition, there are often travel opportunities to events both near and far, either through the senior living facility or a city-based senior group. Why should you take part in these activities? When it comes to aging, there are numerous benefits to exercising your mind and body. The Importance of Staying Connected [Read More]

Single Seniors: Three Points To Consider When Choosing A Retirement Community

Posted on September 8, 2015

Are you a single senior who is considering moving into a retirement community? If so, you may have a mix of emotions. You may be fearful about moving at times, but you may also have moments when you are happy with your decision and anticipate finding the location. As a single person, you will need to consider whether or not you would like to continue to live alone or not. Some retirement communities have matching services available. [Read More]

Dealing With Dementia? Simple Solutions For Stress-Free Care Of An Elderly Parent With Dementia

Posted on September 3, 2015

Watching a healthy parent age can be difficult, but watching a parent with dementia can be stressful and overwhelming. Since dementia causes memory loss, personality changes, paranoia, and aggression; patients with the condition are unable to live independently. Unfortunately, this may cause you to begin the role of caregiver. Considering an estimated 44 million people suffer with Alzheimer's disease or a related form of dementia, your parent may require your help to live safely. [Read More]

Sunshine And Seniors: How Natural Light Can Improve Quality Of Life For Assisted Living Residents

Posted on September 1, 2015

Exposure to natural sunlight can provide numerous benefits to residents of assisted living facilities. This article explains some of these benefits, as well as tips for how to incorporate sun exposure in a nursing home environment. Mood Improvements Depression and other mood disorders are common in assisted living populations. Because of their need for care, many elderly patients spend a significant portion of their time indoors under artificial lighting conditions. Light therapy has been shown to offer mood-related benefits to individuals that live in areas with extended winter seasons or experience consistent cloud cover. [Read More]