by Helen | Oct 6, 2024 | Senior Living
Signs Your Family Member Could Benefit from Memory Care When a close relative is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia, it brings both relief and worry. The uncertainty around forgetfulness and repetitive behaviors gives way to questions about...
by Helen | Oct 6, 2024 | Senior Living
Effectiveness of Social Isolation for Seniors While some solitude can be beneficial for engaging in quiet activities like reading or strolling, prolonged isolation can be detrimental to seniors, leading to loneliness and numerous health issues. Consequences of...
by Helen | Oct 6, 2024 | Senior Living
Understanding Senior Care Options As much as we might prefer to age in place in our own homes, the reality is that 7 out of 10 seniors in America will eventually need some form of retirement community. If you or a loved one is considering transitioning to a supportive...
by Helen | May 29, 2024 | Senior Living
Giving rise to sunshine, beach trips, and outdoor hobbies, it’s no surprise that summer is a much-loved season across all generations. While the warmer months can be equally as enjoyable for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia,...
by Helen | Apr 24, 2024 | Senior Living
Last year, a Place for Mom1 reported that almost 42 million Americans had provided informal care for a senior during the previous year, with 40%-70% of family caregivers experiencing clinical symptoms of depression. In 2022, a U.S.-based study investigated the impact...
by Helen | Mar 27, 2024 | Senior Living
The 2023 University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging (NPHA) reported that 34% of older adults in the U.S. have felt socially isolated in the past year, and 37% felt a lack of companionship. ¹ Social connections can open the doors to improved self-confidence,...
