The elderly are amongst the age group that drinks coffee the most, with almost 75 percent of Americans 55 years old and older drinking at least one cup of coffee a day. Although drinking coffee in moderation can help to improve energy, mood, and health, overconsumption of coffee can affect your loved ones’ health, and…
Respite care services are critical to primary caregivers as they affect the quality of care that they give to their loved ones. Primary caregiving is hard and many people often find themselves burnt out after a period of time. With respite care services, this does not need to be the case. Read on to find…
Rittenhouse Village At Michigan City is proud to present its SHINE® Memory Care program! The program is designed to cater to residents who are struggling with dementia or Alzheimer’s. The goal of the program is to help these residents live with their memory struggles and to guide them through discovery and enjoyment. Our staff is…
As one gets on in age, one’s hair begins to get thinner, and the hair may therefore require more attention and care. This is to ensure the maintenance of a healthy head of hair and the minimization of hair loss. If you would like to learn about how you can take good care of your…
Who doesn’t occasionally crave the odd candy bar or savory snack every now and then? Even older individuals have cravings, and these can be perfectly normal and little cause of concern. However, it is important to note that many older individuals may also have other medical conditions that may be affected by the consumption of…
It is difficult taking care of dementia patients, especially at home. Sometimes it is frustrating, and you want nothing more than to distance yourself, but other times as a caregiver, it brings painful tears to the eye. This is an ongoing challenge that Ritten House Senior Living’s SHINE® Memory Care for dementia has taken on.…
Aging is part and parcel of life and is unavoidable. When your parents are in their advanced years, chances are that they might no longer be able to live independently without putting themselves in danger. When that happens, serious decisions regarding their care have to be made. However, considering the many options available, it can…
Americans have lesser retirement savings than their parents and grandparents did, according to research from Northwestern Mutual. In fact, 21 percent of retirees have no savings whatsoever. However, savings is essential to living a good-quality retirement. If you have not started saving or do not have enough savings, fret not! Below are some simple money-saving…
Family traditions are something that is consistently recreated and done. Such traditions will vary for every family, and it is what makes a family’s culture. It could be as simple as having a special meal out every month or leaving cookies for Santa Claus during Christmas. These traditions are typically practiced from young, and can…
Aging does not have a particularly impressive reputation. When the average person thinks of aging, the first things that come to mind are typically not exactly exciting. One may expect one’s later years to be spent in isolation and loneliness, sitting in one’s living room and staring mindlessly at the television set. But it does…