Locating, evaluating, and choosing a senior living community can be an overwhelming exercise. Depending on where you live, there can be dozens of senior living communities in and around your city, making it extremely challenging to choose one. Senior living communities vary by the amount of care, services, and amenities they provide, so before you […]
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Is Senior Living the Right Decision?
Making the senior living decision for a loved one can be challenging. However, despite the difficulties, senior living is the right decision in many cases, and making that move can significantly improve a person’s health and well-being. Choosing a senior living community means a significant life change, and you want to make sure you have […]
Senior Living 101: What to Know About Assisted Living and Memory Care
According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, every day until 2030, 10,000 baby boomers will turn 65, and 7 out of 10 people will require long-term care in their lifetime. Many will require help with personal care, cognitive decline, or memory loss. Assisted living and memory care communities can help seniors and their families with […]
Five Tips For Avoiding The Flu
The flu is a highly contagious respiratory illness that is caused by influenza types A and B viruses. Flu activity often begins in October and can last until as late as May. It is important to take preventive steps to minimize your exposure, build up your immunity and reduce your risk of infection. See the […]
The Stages Of Alzheimer’s: What To Expect
Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative, progressive brain condition characterized by declines in cognitive functioning such as memory, critical thinking skills, and the ability to perform tasks. Because memory loss is a normal effect of aging, it’s often easy to mistake early signs of Alzheimer’s for forgetfulness. There are seven stages of Alzheimer’s disease distinguished between […]
First Day of Fall Highlights Fall Prevention
The first day of fall, September 23, has been declared National Falls Prevention Awareness Day by the National Council on Aging. The day was observed by communities in more than 43 states to educate seniors about ways to prevent falls – the leading cause of injury and disability in people age 65 and older, WebMD reports. […]
