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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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…
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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…
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With one in four adults in the U.S. being diagnosed with arthritis according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is important to understand what this condition entails. Unfortunately, many assumptions and misinformation are being spread about arthritis, so we’re here to help you debunk the most common arthritis myths. Understanding Arthritis This…
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Decluttering is not a particularly fun activity, and we at Rittenhouse Village At Michigan City can confidently say this is the opinion of most people. However, in many cases and at many points in our lives, the process of decluttering will almost inevitably be a necessity. Decluttering is important to keep a clean and tidy…
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A loss of appetite can result in malnutrition, and this affects about 3.7 million older Americans. Malnutrition may harm the immune system, inhibit wound healing, and decrease bone mass. It is dangerous for the elderly to undergo severe weight loss. Together with focusing on the appetite, we have to find out if there is an…
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Osteoarthritis is a prevalent medical condition that tends to plague individuals who are getting on in age and is a degenerative disease that causes cartilaginous tissue and underlying bone to break down. This is a serious condition that can lead to stiffness and pain in the joints, which can lead to problems with mobility, which…
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