If you have been giving care to a loved one and are looking for a temporary break, our respite care program at Rittenhouse Village At Northside may be just right for you. Caregiving is an exhausting task and we know because that is what we do every single day. Many Americans may feel guilty about…
Aging is an unavoidable aspect of life and comes to all of us. While many people age healthily and are often able to live independently even in their eighties and nineties, the time will come when the negative effects of aging rear their ugly heads. When that happens, many adult children become caregivers to their…
It is said that one of the most important things that one can do to improve their health is laughter. As individuals progress in age, the benefits of laughter become even more apparent. Laughter is associated with a host of health benefits. If you are the primary caregiver of a loved one, it is important…
If your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia and you are looking for an assisted living community that can take adequate care of them, you need to consider Rittenhouse Village At Northside’s SHINE memory care. Dementia is a common condition that affects many people in the United States. It is estimated that over 6…
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…
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…
One of the inevitable consequences in life is aging. It can be especially hard when we realize that our parents or grandparents can no longer live on their own and need specialized care. When this happens, many Americans find themselves in such a situation and this often triggers a search for care communities to assist…
Staying indoors may feel more comfortable, fewer pests, the convenience of air conditioning and heating, but what is it about the outdoors that makes it so appealing? Many studies have discovered that going outside has significant health advantages for your loved ones. As age catches on, our loved ones may require assistance going out of…
Dehydration, which can cause major health problems, and is a common cause of hospitalization in persons over the age of 65, must be avoided. In addition, we need to stay hydrated for certain medications to work. In an ideal world, we can keep our family members from becoming dehydrated, but getting our loved ones to…