Exercising regularly is one of the best ways your elderly loved ones can do in order to enhance and maintain their overall physical and mental health. Some older adults may fear or resist physical exercise due to the heightened risk of getting injured or chronic health conditions. However, the truth is, the advantages of regular…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is estimated that adults over the age of 65 make up around 54-70 percent of flu-related hospitalizations and 70-85 percent of flu-related deaths. In addition, adults over the age of 65 are more likely to have pre-existing medical conditions such as heart disease, anemia,…
Urinary incontinence is a common yet often embarrassing health condition for many older women and men. More than 50 percent of older individuals, mostly women, struggle with urinary incontinence in the United States. The severity can range from mild leakage of urine upon sneezing or coughing to chronic wetting. Although urinary incontinence occurs more often…
Try as you may to stay fit and strong during the flu and cold season, it is still tough to avoid falling ill. After all, the flu virus does not discriminate between young and old people, or unhealthy and healthy individuals. Furthermore, since the virus is easily transmitted through respiratory droplets in the air every…
In March of 2020, COVID-19 hit the world hard. Workplaces, local businesses, even state governments were at a stand-still. But, there was no environment where the pandemic was more impactful than in senior living communities – or so it would seem. With visitation completely shut down and scheduled trips halted, what exactly did residents spend…
You’ve probably driven past one or more of these shiny, new-construction senior living communities that have been popping up in recent years and thought to yourself, “Wow, those sure don’t look like they used to.” It’s true; they don’t. And in fact, today’s senior living communities simply aren’t like they used to be. They’re modern…
When your loved ones transition to retirement, they’ll enter a new phase in life that’s slower and much more relaxed. This means that your loved ones can easily fall into the habit of not keeping themselves busy. Not being active can result in both physical and psychological problems that will affect their overall well-being. Thankfully,…
Selecting the right living community for your loved one is an important decision that one must make. During the decision-making process, it is key to think of that someone dear to you – be it your spouse, father, mother, uncle, or aunt. Consider several living community choices around you and compare to see which suits…
As the decision to move into a senior living community is a big one that involves the entire family, you have to be sure you have made the right decision to provide a safe and happy environment for your loved ones. Moving to a senior living community is a drastic change for anyone, which is…
When your loved ones’ health and functional abilities start to decline, it’s a sign that they require assistance and monitoring. However, you or your family members might not be available to stay home throughout the day due to work or other responsibilities. If this is the case, then you have probably thought of hiring an…