Dementia is a terrible disease and those with loved ones that have been afflicted with it can understand the pain. It is difficult to watch as your loved one’s cognitive abilities slowly decline. To make matters worse, the symptoms of dementia are limited to not only their mental capacity but can also manifest physically. One…
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Are you approaching your golden years? Do you have a loved one who is? Either way, you could benefit from looking into senior retirement living in Lehigh County, PA, or a nearby area. Today’s retirement communities are vastly different than those from decades ago. Today, a resort-like atmosphere exists. Many offer numerous amenities including hair…
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You’re ready to adopt a companion for your Independent Living community and want to do it right. You’ve got a few obstacles: you want to avoid ending up with an animal that’s too big or small for your space or one that doesn’t get along with other animals or people in your home. You also want to…
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For retirees, life can be more than just relaxing. Many volunteer opportunities in independent senior living In Portage, IN, allow you to have fun while helping others out. Volunteering can also help you feel like a part of the community and give you something to do when you’re not visiting friends or family members! Volunteering is…
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Negative stereotypes abound, where senior adults are portrayed as feeble, out-of-touch, incompetent, irrelevant, useless and pitiful. Ads that depict youth as beautiful and aging as unflattering have cemented the stereotypes. Ironically, everyone hopes to enjoy a long life, and living up to a ripe old age is considered a blessing. Growing older does not have…
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If you’re like most people, you’ve probably thought about moving to assisted living communities. The idea of a group home where everything is taken care of for you can be very appealing in the later years of life when there’s less and less that you feel like doing yourself. But what many people need to…
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Everybody enjoys family gatherings, comfort food and favorite traditions, especially during the holidays. If your loved one is moving to a retirement community, they may be worried about missing out on all the holiday traditions. You may be wondering how a change in residence will impact your family gatherings. Fortunately, living in Bethel, PA senior…
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As a busy adult, you’re probably wondering what the best gifts for your aging parents who live in independent living are. Well, here’s the deal: you can go right with everything. The key is to find something that will make them smile and remind them of their younger days—that way, they’ll have something to cherish even as…
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It is not a secret that older adults tend to have a more difficult time getting used to new environments. If they are thrust into an unfamiliar place without being eased into it, there is a high chance that they can become anxious, and stressed out and see a general decline in their mental health.…
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Everyone likes getting presents, gifts, packages, etc. in the mail. If you have a loved one living in a retirement community, they might enjoy receiving a little something from you. Naturally, you’ll want to take their likes, hobbies, and other preferences into consideration when coming up with ideas for the contents of a care package.…
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