The cold winter weather means that residents in assisted living facilities will spend more time indoors. Luckily, the act of reading presents fun and exciting worlds and stories for residents to enjoy. Check out our list of great winter reading recommendations! The Secret of Snow Written by Viola Shipman, this book’s title alone makes it […]
Alzheimer’s is a progressive disorder where signs get worse over time. From mild memory loss at the early stage of the illness, social and behavioral skills will continue to decline until one’s ability to function independently is severely affected. The United States has approximately 5.8 million older adults with Alzheimer’s. Unfortunately, there is no cure […]
Navigating life’s decisions as we age can be an overwhelming, intimidating, and daunting feeling. Add to that the challenges one must deal with involving decisions on health, independence, and such as the years march on. One of those decisions is knowing when to move into assisted living. While it is understood that the journey can […]
Are you ready for the spring season this year? Well, despite the mass distribution of COVID-19 vaccines across the U.S., there is still a need for recovery time that keeps you from going outside. That said, here are some very satisfactory ways that can help you bring the spring season inside independent living for seniors […]
Nursing homes are your best bet when it comes to the quality of life and health of your parents and searching “nursing homes near me” might be your first move. The questing of “What makes a nursing home good enough” daunts us all. In a successful nursing home, your parents will surely get high […]
It can be difficult for both the patient and the family to decide when an elderly must move into assisted living facilities for Alzheimer’s. Even some caregivers feel guilty as they move new people from their homes, into assisted living. The truth is guilt should not burden anyone. Caring for someone at home can […]
Independent living for seniors is a system designed for older adults who want to enjoy their retirement independently. Independent living options at senior living facilities offer a secure, comfortable, active, and simpler lifestyle to their residents. There are different types of independent living facilities and retirement homes that you can choose from. Before considering relocating […]
Tackling the topic of assisted living or senior housing with elderly parents is something most children do not look forward to. The most commonly feared outcomes of the topic is that it will either cause the elderly family members to think that they are a burden and being forced out of their homes or that […]
The world’s population has been fighting a silent battle against memory loss for many years now. In the United States alone, at least 5.8 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia this year and that number is expected to increase further as more Americans enter their late adulthood years and move […]
As you approach your senior years, you’re probably contemplating about moving to an assisted living community. Nursing homes are especially popular among a lot of seniors since they offer independence and accessibility to healthcare services whenever residents need them. But moving into a nursing home is a huge decision, so it would be helpful […]
