There is a wide array of enrichment activities that are carefully curated for senior living residents with their unique needs in mind. Living in an environment that provides plenty of opportunities to socialize and make new friends every day is appealing to many. For older adults who prefer privacy or are introverts, they may not…
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You’re likely to receive a variety of answers if you ask retired individuals and their families why the move to a retirement community was made. Among those conversations, however, you’ll likely find a common thread: The benefits of assisted living for the family. In the decision-making process, one of the key factors was how the…
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Being a caregiver is a demanding job. As the person in charge of caring for your aged parent, you may feel overwhelmed juggling different responsibilities. Having to balance work, children, and looking after your loved one is challenging. If you’re not careful, caregiver burnout can quickly set in. Symptoms of caregiver burnout include fatigue, anxiety,…
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With aging, seniors’ metabolism slows down, while the overall rates that bodies break down food intake drop by 10 percent every decade after age twenty. Metabolism measures the volume of energy (calories) that your body uses as body fuel. Build Muscle Mass You shed muscle mass over your thirties – around 3% to 8% per…
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When it comes to safety and health concerns, older adults are an especially vulnerable group. Our safety considerations and needs evolve as we advance in age, which means older adults have to make changes in order to adapt. To enable the elderly to enjoy a fulfilling retirement, they need to put their safety, health, and…
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There are many reasons aging in place can stop working out for you. One of them is social isolation, where you lack the motivation to get out and participate in the activities that you enjoy. Whether you no longer drive or are unable to overcome a mental roadblock that keeps you from getting out there…
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Dementia develops and advances distinctly for different individuals, potentially rendering it harder to determine when to engage in residential home nursing care for your parent. Elder suffering from early dementia may only need short-term care, whereas others require regular maintenance. Here are some dementia care options available for elderly patients, from custodial nursing to full-time…
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Do you have a loved one who is affected with some type of memory related/cognitive condition? If so, chances are, it will get worse rather than better. Caring for them will become more difficult and consume more of your personal life as the disease progresses. It could be time to have a serious conversation about…
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As your loved ones embark on a new chapter of life in their golden years, they may start requiring more help with their daily activities due to physical and mental issues. The assisted living program comes with many benefits and is a perfect lifestyle option if your loved one requires more assistance with their daily…
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To some extent, managing money after retirement may get easier. You hold your cash, so choices are straightforward or restricted. Considered from other angles, the principles of money management change during retirement. This may appear more troublesome to you. Be Tax Efficient With Withdrawals Each penny matters for managing money during retirement, which applies much…
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