What to Consider When Searching for a Senior Living Community
If you’re searching for a senior living community for yourself or a loved one, the options can quickly become overwhelming. Learn about a few key points to consider during your search.
Senior Living Myth Busters
Oftentimes people will associate moving into a Senior Living community as a loss of independence or way of life. However, this belief is inaccurate. Today we will explore some myths about Senior Living and the truth behind them.
What Are the Different Types of Senior Living and Which is Right for Me?
Senior living is a seemingly simple term that can mean many different things. Learn about the various types of senior living, such as independent living, assisted living and memory care, and how to determine if it is right for you or your loved one.
Overcoming Social Isolation During COVID-19
There are parts of the United States now beginning to re-open, however the senior population in assisted living or memory care communities, as well as those more vulnerable to COVID –19, is still mostly under state-ordered quarantine. Unfortunately, many seniors living at home during this extended quarantine can lead to social isolation, which then can lead to increased levels of depression and anxiety. In addition, older […]
Is Now a Good Time to Move?
Many think they would rather wait for the COVID-19 virus to be completely eradicated before moving into a senior housing apartment or villa. The truth of the matter is this virus may never go away. And like other viruses before this one, we are learning how to deal with it while protecting ourselves and others while continuing with daily life.
Fall Risk is Higher for Those with Cognitive Impairment: How to Avoid Falls
By Institute of Aging It’s no secret that as we age, we become increasingly at risk of falling, and fall-related injuries are more dangerous for older adults. What researchers recently learned, however, is potentially significant: a definitive link between cognitive slowing and fall risk, and an opportunity to provide better care for those living with dementia. […]
Anxiety in the Elderly: Symptoms and Restorative Strategies
By Institute on Aging When her grandfather gets out of bed and is unable to fall asleep for hours at night, Stella knows that he is struggling with anxiety. Sometimes his heart will race, and he’ll be preoccupied with the noises he hears outside, concerned about whether the doors are locked and the house is […]
Simple Tips for Eating Well
By Cheryl Toner, MS, RDN on behalf of the National Council of Aging There are few things in life as comforting and nourishing as food, but it can be controversial and confusing, too. It’s so essential to life one would think common sense is the main ingredient in making food choices, and common sense—along with […]
