Most caregivers enter their role full of vitality and spark. They are ready to take on their new responsibilities, to provide for their loved ones in whatever way they can. However, caregiving is an emotionally and physically demanding task. Some caregivers suffer from burnout and are not able to fulfill their responsibilities as well as…
Making the transition from independent living to assisted living is difficult. Making the decision to send a loved one for assisted care alone can be a tough one. It is a difficult subject, due to the prevailing belief that if you truly love someone, you will live with them and act as their primary caregiver.…
Hydration in your loved ones is important. Dehydration happens when you lose or use more fluid than consumed, resulting in a lack of water in your body to perform its regular functions. Because of changes in our bodies and the way our kidneys work, we get dehydrated more quickly as we age. Dehydration symptoms in…
Most people do not associate speech therapy with older adults. Traditionally, speech therapy is associated with children learning to express themselves, or adults trying to overcome a stutter. However, speech therapy is actually highly beneficial to older adults with speech problems. Speech therapy for your loved ones has many far-reaching benefits that cannot be ignored.…
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…
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 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…
Living alone at any age might raise safety and security concerns. Living alone, especially for an older adult, may offer the delight of freedom and at the same time, the worry of accident and harm, stripping them of the ability to seek help. There are numerous measures you can take to establish a safe living…
While your loved one is getting on in age, it would be a very good idea for you to give some thought to the kinds of living arrangements that would best suit your loved one and their individual needs. We at Rittenhouse Village At Michigan City would be more than happy to inform you of…