As people get older, they begin to consider many more safety factors within their life. Their bodies begin to move a bit slower, their limbs may not have the strength that they were once used to, and there may be difficulty in cognitive function. Even some medical conditions can have sudden impacts that could contribute…
Author Archives: Symphony Senior Living
Aug
24
2022
Over the past decade, Canada has seen a significant increase in the number of senior citizens wanting to remain working or rejoin the workforce. According to census data from Statistics Canada, more than 53 percent of men aged 65 or older and 38.8 percent of women of the same age were still working in some…
Aug
22
2022
Unfortunately, there are those out there who want to financially prey on anyone they can through phone scams. Even more despicable, they will prey on the elderly, who may not understand that it is even a scam. These types of scams come in many different forms, and they continue to get more clever in their…
Aug
19
2022
Retirement has its many advantages, but it can also be difficult for some senior citizens to know exactly what to do with themselves. When they have been working for a large majority of life, it can be hard to find a routine or sense of purpose at first. This is exactly where getting a pet…
Aug
17
2022
There are several different types of Dementia, with one of the most common forms being Lewy Body Dementia, also referred to as LBD. This type of Dementia happens to over 1 Million people in the United States alone. There are many common factors between LBD and other types of Dementia, but it also has its…
Aug
15
2022
Unfortunately, there still tends to be a large stigma for many people around the condition of Dementia. A stigma includes any negative behavior or attitude toward the subject of Dementia and those living with it, purely on the basis that they are afflicted with the disease. Of course, there is absolutely no real reason or…
Aug
12
2022
Hearing a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or Dementia can be one of the hardest things for an individual and their family to hear. This is already on top of worrying about the Alzheimer’s symptoms, early signs, changes, and difficulties that they have all noticed and experienced. While a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or Dementia can feel like…
Aug
10
2022
The physical and mental health benefits of caring for a pet have been long established for people of virtually any age. Although, new search seems to indicate that senior citizens, in particular, may greatly benefit from a furry friend. The National Poll on Health Aging surveyed 2,051 adults between the ages of 50 to 80,…
Aug
08
2022
Unfortunately, retirement is something that most people don’t begin to take seriously until much later in their life. Realistically, it is a good idea to begin considering retirement plans quite early on to make it easier when it comes around. There are a multitude of options that can make saving for retirement quite easy and…
Aug
05
2022
Preparing for retirement care of senior loved ones requires much saving and handling of affairs, but being unaware of the costs increases the difficulty. Unfortunately, the exact costs of retirement care can vary, but a general idea can make it much easier to make needed arrangements. Costs can also vary depending on the type and…