When it’s time to choose a retirement home, making the best decision will depend on a few important factors. It’s best to go into your decision with as much information as possible. Sometimes, half of the battle is simply in knowing which questions to ask. It’s also always a good idea to have a list…
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The human brain needs a lot of different nutrients to function properly. Your brain requires zinc, magnesium, copper, iron, vitamin E, and a laundry list more. Essentially, every nutrient that your body takes in gives your brain a boost in one way or another. As we get older, the body cannot absorb these nutrients as…
When we realize our loved one has dementia, it can often be the onset of a very confusing time. Luckily, there are some resources available that can, at the very least, mildly prepare you for some of the more difficult moments. When we explore the subject of dementia care, we must understand that the condition…
Scientists have long studied the effects different activities have on the brain, exploring everything from driving in a vehicle to floating in a spaceship. Through this exploration, we have discovered that taking part in acts of play affects neurobiology on a fundamental level. Incorporating these findings into assisted living programs has proven beneficial to the…
Getting situated into any new home has some challenges. It can be an adjustment process when we have to relocate when we have been deeply accustomed to the life we are leaving behind. As you begin to get comfortable in a retirement home, there are a lot of creative touches that can help to make…
The wellness of our senior communities is important, and today, we have more tools than ever to create great routines. When we take a holistic approach to staying healthy, it means we take all aspects of lifestyle into consideration when we think about what is working and what is not. This includes making positive changes…
It is a normal part of life for our living environments to change. When we’re young, we may be able to handle the culture shock associated with living in a different country, even if it is difficult. We have the capacity to learn at least a little of the language, and though it may take…
An active senior lifestyle not only bolsters a senior’s physical health, it also greatly increases positivity and overall mood. Who wouldn’t want to still feel limber as a senior? There are so many fun activities for seniors in assisted living, which means that a senior should be in good shape in order to enjoy them!…
A healthy senior is a happy senior. Good nutrition for seniors is vital for ensuring that seniors always feel their best. The right diet for seniors can be hard to develop, given the different nutritional needs for each senior depending on any disorders or ailments. However, for the most part, dietary needs are typically the…
Moving into a new senior home can be extremely difficult for seniors. Senior living can feel like an entirely different way of life. This is why it’s important for senior living facilities to account for the shock and discomfort that seniors experience when moving in. It’s crucial that seniors not only feel welcome, but they…