Osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint disorders in the United States of America, accounting for a large part of disability and healthcare spending. Also known as the degenerative joint disease, it is known to largely affect the elderly and is the leading cause of disability in seniors above 65 years of age. Osteoarthritis…
It can be immensely challenging to consider the prospect that your loved ones may need to move into a senior living community instead of living alone. Yet, it may be amongst the most important decisions you and your family make, especially if our loved ones are at risk of physical harm when they are staying…
It can be hard to adjust to the changes in family dynamics as our elderly parents enter into their golden years. For both our parents and ourselves, this can involve a change of roles that might not be voluntary or well-received. Whether they are well-intentioned conversations about our parents’ financial situations, the expectations of caregiving,…
Though memory care services can often be found in senior living communities, the services they provide can be quite different from those in the rest of the community. This may range from having a few additional programs for residents to possibly an entire wing of amenities designed just for them. Memory care services are designed…
As we grow older, it does not mean that we have to be resigned to staying alone at home and doing solitary activities. Neither does it mean that to have a good quality of life, you must depend or impose on others to care for you. Everyone has different healthcare and lifestyle needs and there…
It is always distressing to see the memory of your loved one deteriorate as time passes by. This explains why it is important to always take note of signs that might tell you regarding memory care. Looking out for memory issues such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia is essential. This does not necessarily represent that…
The possibility that one’s parents or spouse may be developing symptoms of dementia is a scary prospect. It could even happen to yourself! Roughly 50 million people worldwide have dementia, with 5-8% of the population aged 60 and above being diagnosed with dementia at any given time. Dementia does not just affect the patient, but…
Senior living can feel like uncharted territory for many of us, and our perception of senior living is often limited by what we see in the media. In many cases, senior living options might be something that is only explored due to medical necessity or as a last resort, like hospices or nursing homes. However,…
Personal care homes are residential homes that are designed with the safety, care, and comfort of their residents in mind. Whilst the range of services offered to residents differs from personal care homes, there are some similarities in most residencies. These services provided are designed to assist our residents in managing acts of daily living…
Dementia is one of the most common conditions that are faced by seniors. Many may think that it is a specific disease like cancer or pneumonia, but dementia is actually a general term for declined cognitive ability. Cognitive ability refers to the ability to engage in activities like making decisions, being able to remember names,…