Making the change to assisted living can be a daunting decision for many. Not everyone is immediately receptive to the idea of moving out of one’s home, a familiar and comforting space, into a completely new environment. Change can be scary, but it is often necessary. If you are helping a loved one or family…
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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…
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One of the periods in life in which you will be able to have copious amounts of fun and to enjoy yourself unabashedly is—you guessed it—your later years! As you arrive at the point of freedom from the cycles of work and toil of your younger years and prepare yourself for a life that is…
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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…
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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…
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As we age, it is perfectly normal to begin experiencing dips in the quality of our hearing capabilities. Age-related hearing loss (also known as presbycusis) is extremely common for most individuals but may often go undetected for many years. Hearing loss does not just mean that you hear things softer, but it may also affect…
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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…
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While it might seem that indoor and outdoor activities for blind elders are limited, the truth is that there are many exciting activities for the blind elderly that they can enjoy despite their visual limitations. Below are some that indoor and outdoor activities for blind elders that you can consider! Dancing and Music The beautiful…
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Reading is a fun and inexpensive activity that lets you see the world from another person’s perspective. It provides stress relief to everyone and can even aid in better sleep. Reading is also great to stimulate the brain and keep the loneliness away. However, it can get difficult to read as we age due to…
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It is ironic that retirement—which is associated with stopping work and leaving the regular cycle of having to do something for a wage to transition into a more relaxed lifestyle that can be enjoyed in peace—can feel so incredibly daunting and stress-inducing. This is primarily due to the amount of planning that comes before it…
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