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,…
Tag Archives: living
Aug
01
2022
Families want the correct and best type of care for their senior loved ones who need some extra help. Fortunately, there are many great facilities and care teams that can help, but it is important to understand the differences in the types and levels of care available. The first question in this situation is whether…
Jul
20
2022
As our loved ones get older, they may start to require more assistance to do the things they normally do to enrich their lives and spend their days. On top of that, they may also need help with day-to-day tasks as well, such as bathing, eating, cooking, and cleaning. In the case of senior citizens…
Jun
13
2022
The switch from regular everyday life to being in an assisted living facility can be a huge transition. It’s difficult enough to let go of all of your things, pack up what you can, and put yourself in a new environment. It adds an entirely new level for many seniors when they realize that they…
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…
May
20
2022
Just like so many other sectors and facets of our lives, COVID-19 has made finding assisted living a challenge. Thousands of nurses, personal support workers, and therapists have been moved to hospitals to assist in the fight against COVID-19. Sue VanderBent, CEO of Home Care Ontario, reported 3,000 specialists had moved to other health-care sectors. …
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…
Apr
26
2022
We go through many different stages in the process of aging, and everyone has different needs that are unique to their bodies. Luckily, society accommodates for those changes with a variety of different options for our older communities. For as long as we are able to take care of ourselves without too much help, our…
Apr
26
2022
Inflation is rising to higher percentages than we’ve seen since the 1990’s. When the cost of living goes up this quickly, the government provided incomes for seniors do not catch up until the following year. Even when changes are made, the payment still doesn’t provide enough income to match the skyrocketing costs of inflation. This…
Apr
12
2022
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…