Misconceptions about Medicaid
For those individuals considering assisted living, Medicaid is a vital topic to understand. Here are the facts you need to know.
Protecting Your Senior Loved One’s Oral Health
Oral health is not a tangential health issue for senior citizens - it is actually intricately connected to one's overall health and wellbeing.
Emerging from Lockdowns: Senior Health
Seniors can lessen potential risk of dementia, heart disease, diabetes and cancer by staying active and eating right through lockdowns.
Losing a Long-Term Spouse
An elderly individual may have trouble sleeping, difficulty concentrating and feel a loss of appetite after losing a long-term spouse.
Transitioning from Assisted Living to Memory Care
There may come a time when an assisted living resident develops dementia or Alzheimer's disease. This may indicate it is time to move from assisted living to memory care.
Creating a Last Will and Testament
Creating a last will and testament, more simply known as “a will”, allows us to outline who receives our assets after we are gone.
Encouraging Joy in Challenging Times
Springtime brings the promise of renewed joy, important for those in assisted living who have experienced isolation in the last 12 months.
When Your Family Disagrees on Senior Living Options
Deciding on where a parent will spend the next phase of their life is a tough decision. Siblings often find themselves trapped in conflict.
Memory Care Facilities Versus Assisted Living
If your loved one is seeking an adult residence, determining between memory care facilities and assisted living residences is key.
When a Senior Has Difficulty Eating
Balanced nutrition is important both for a strong body and to help fight off mental impairment - but making nutritious, tasty meals can be difficult for those who have difficulty eating. For these people, poor nutrition may cause mood swings, weight loss, and an increase of aggravated health issues.