A common misconception among the general public is that senior living communities are glorified nursing homes. In reality, this can't be farther from the truth! Although there are similarities, an assisted living community provides a higher level of care, offers much more interactive activities, and allows residents to come and go as they please. Unlike [...]
Until recently, there was little knowledge about the potential causes of and risk factors for Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. This lack of knowledge made it difficult for aging Americans to make informed decisions about lifestyle changes that could help their cognitive health. Now, researchers have shown that people who follow a Mediterranean [...]
With the aging process comes many decisions. Seniors and their loved ones must eventually determine if living alone is viable. Before deciding on a final residency for aging parents, families need to sit down and discuss the pros and cons. Exploring these will help families make the best decision for their aging loved ones. Parental/Child [...]
Aging can be a time of physical decline, which makes life difficult. One solution to this problem is assisted living, an option for many seniors who need care and support. An assisted living community offers residents independent living environments, personal assistance, security and administration, housekeeping services, and activities coordination. These communities help seniors promote self-reliance [...]
We all tend to slow down as we age. When people are in their 20s and 30s, they tend to have ample energy to get through each day. Staying up for an all-night movie marathon has minimal effects. Powering through long hours at work and keeping up with energetic toddlers is fairly simple. All that [...]
California residents have assisted living communities at different price levels. On the higher end of the spectrum, seniors can have a lifestyle similar to the one they are used to and be free of daily chores and time-consuming errands. They can have medical services close by, so they do not have to worry about transportation [...]
Navigating conversations related to personal finances is always tricky. When it comes time to talk to aging loved ones about this generally pretty private topic, younger relatives almost always feel uncomfortable. However, it's often necessary for younger caregivers to start keeping track of older relatives' finances as they age. Much as it can feel like [...]
People who live in California have excellent choices for assisted living communities. But, when exploring the perfect community, make sure that therapy for seniors is available. Further, choose the community that is in the best location to be near family and has the needed amenities for the senior looking for assisted living. A community that [...]
Seniors sometimes do not realize their need for assistance until dangers arise. Presenting someone with an assisted living option occasionally seems a daunting task. When elderly parents are in denial regarding their ability to care for themselves, children need to take action and know how to approach the situation. Reasons Elderly Parents May Be in [...]
Aging parents develop depression for many reasons, but clinical depression and major depressive disorder are not the same as just feeling a little sad. The mental disorder leads to health complications and could lead to loss of appetite and significant health declines. Elderly individuals who can no longer manage their own care because of severe [...]
