When the holidays roll around, it can be difficult to find ways to keep your aging parents in good spirits. Father’s Day is just around the corner, and no matter where you celebrate, Dad will appreciate the little things you do to make it a happy day. Here are some ideas for Father’s Day 2022,…
Jun
06
2022
If your loved one is having a difficult time taking care of their basic needs on their own, you may begin seeking out alternate methods of caring for them. Assisted living programs are incredibly useful, but they do require reimbursement for the services acquired. There are a few different avenues to explore if you’re looking…
Jun
03
2022
Even when we reach the age in which our bodies fail to propel us into new activities, our minds may still be very active. As a caregiver, the inherent duty is to tend to the various aspects of well-being, so that means making accommodations based on the level of activity that is possible. Read on…
Jun
01
2022
Technology is evolving at incredibly quick speeds. In some parts of the world, AI is being developed and implemented into robots. In others, there are mothers struggling to figure out how to open a web browser and reply to an email. This contrast is staggering, but it makes sense. Cell phones for seniors are a…
May
11
2022
One of the beautiful, if tragic, things about watching a loved one grow older is knowing that you’re far from the only one going through it. Though the precursors and symptoms may vary from person to person, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can be exhausting, painful, and stressful. This is the truth regardless of culture, race,…
May
09
2022
With the strides we’ve made in comfort and care for senior living, there is no reason for us to continue believing that assisted living has to be mundane, clinical, and sterile. No more should we act like assisted living facilities are akin to hospices where people just wait to pass. Assisted living provides an alternative…
May
06
2022
Watching someone you love struggling with dementia can make you feel helpless. Even when considering long-term dementia care, you might be uncertain if you’re making the right decision or if you can trust the people you’ve entrusted your loved one to. More than that, you might be struggling with the feeling of losing someone who…
May
04
2022
There are many challenges that your loved one may face following an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Confusion, disorientation, and memory problems are prevalent, but there’s also a phenomenon known as “sundowning.” Sundowning, or “Sundown Syndrome,” is not in itself a disease, but rather a group of symptoms that happen at a certain time of day. Sundown Syndrome…
May
02
2022
Many people have an inaccurate view of retirement homes. They see the homes as a place where neglectful families dump their loved ones and ignore them. In truth, retirement homes can be a supportive and rejuvenating community that helps seniors live their twilight years to the fullest. A home’s internal community helps residents stay social,…
Apr
26
2022
For those who suffer from dementia or Alzheimer's disease, it’s important to practice jogging memory skills whenever they can. Although there is no way to fully heal the condition, there are things we can do to soften the blows and ease some of the effects it has on the mind. With these memory care practices,…