The possibility that one’s parents or spouse may be developing symptoms of dementia is a scary prospect. It could even happen to yourself! Roughly 50 million people worldwide have dementia, with 5-8% of the population aged 60 and above being diagnosed with dementia at any given time. Dementia does not just affect the patient, but…
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Senior living can feel like uncharted territory for many of us, and our perception of senior living is often limited by what we see in the media. In many cases, senior living options might be something that is only explored due to medical necessity or as a last resort, like hospices or nursing homes. However,…
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Personal care homes are residential homes that are designed with the safety, care, and comfort of their residents in mind. Whilst the range of services offered to residents differs from personal care homes, there are some similarities in most residencies. These services provided are designed to assist our residents in managing acts of daily living…
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Dementia is one of the most common conditions that are faced by seniors. Many may think that it is a specific disease like cancer or pneumonia, but dementia is actually a general term for declined cognitive ability. Cognitive ability refers to the ability to engage in activities like making decisions, being able to remember names,…
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Are you thinking of moving into a personal care home but are unsure of how to weigh the pros and cons in making such a challenging decision? Are you wondering if living in a personal care home will mean giving up on having new experiences and enjoying life? Do you want to know what to…
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Malnutrition might seem like a foreign concept, considering how readily available food is in the United States now. However, malnutrition does not only occur due to starvation or eating disorders, it can also mean that whatever you are eating is inadequate to meeting you or your loved one’s nutritional needs. Whether you are trying to…
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Being a caregiver is a challenging and demanding position. For most working adults, it means juggling between your career, the rest of your family, your social life, and the individual you are responsible for. Even under the best of circumstances, it is no easy task to manage all these spectrums of life and it is…
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It is not a secret that as humans grow older, there are new challenges and problems that seniors will face. Some of them are very apparent, for example, medical conditions like dementia and memory loss as their cognitive abilities start to decline. Others are not as obvious, such as an increasing loss of purpose and…
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Before committing a loved one to memory care, family members need to carefully consider whether it’s the right decision for everyone involved. We understand that it’s a huge decision to make and is one that’s done best with the input and consideration of your loved ones. For that reason, it is usually a decision that…
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Whenever someone mentions exercise, jogging or working out in the gym comes to mind. However, these exercises definitely aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, especially if you are growing older and are frequently experiencing body aches. After all, if you aren’t pursuing a toned body to attract a partner anymore, what is the point of working…
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