Reading is a fun and inexpensive activity that lets you see the world from another person’s perspective. It provides stress relief to everyone and can even aid in better sleep. Reading is also great to stimulate the brain and keep the loneliness away. However, it can get difficult to read as we age due to…
It is ironic that retirement—which is associated with stopping work and leaving the regular cycle of having to do something for a wage to transition into a more relaxed lifestyle that can be enjoyed in peace—can feel so incredibly daunting and stress-inducing. This is primarily due to the amount of planning that comes before it…
There are a variety of factors to take into consideration when looking for the best assisted living community for your loved ones or family members. You must choose a community that only meets your specific demands, but also complements the personality of your loved one who will be living there. If it is your first…
As our loved ones age, they may often struggle to do tasks that they could easily do in the past. Medical conditions such as arthritis and others can make bending or stretching limbs very difficult. This in turn makes previously easy jobs such as bathing, laundry, and much more difficult. If you are facing such…
With one in four adults in the U.S. being diagnosed with arthritis according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is important to understand what this condition entails. Unfortunately, many assumptions and misinformation are being spread about arthritis, so we’re here to help you debunk the most common arthritis myths. Understanding Arthritis This…
Decluttering is not a particularly fun activity, and we at Rittenhouse Village At Michigan City can confidently say this is the opinion of most people. However, in many cases and at many points in our lives, the process of decluttering will almost inevitably be a necessity. Decluttering is important to keep a clean and tidy…
A loss of appetite can result in malnutrition, and this affects about 3.7 million older Americans. Malnutrition may harm the immune system, inhibit wound healing, and decrease bone mass. It is dangerous for the elderly to undergo severe weight loss. Together with focusing on the appetite, we have to find out if there is an…
Osteoarthritis is a prevalent medical condition that tends to plague individuals who are getting on in age and is a degenerative disease that causes cartilaginous tissue and underlying bone to break down. This is a serious condition that can lead to stiffness and pain in the joints, which can lead to problems with mobility, which…
For those who are caring for elderly loved ones at home, you probably have toyed with the idea of sending them to an assisted living community. This is especially so if leaving them alone at home for any amount of time endangers their safety. Unsurprisingly, it can be rather heart-wrenching for individuals who have to…
The shift to becoming a caregiver for a loved one can be sudden and unexpected. As a caregiver, you are placed in a demanding and challenging position towards caring for a family member that would also have to undergo the drastic change of dynamics in becoming someone who needs caring for. For many career adults,…