Senior Adults: Expectations vs. Reality Is spending your sunset years on your porch watching the sunset something that crosses your mind often? Or perhaps you’re more concerned about the age-related illnesses that creep in as you grow older. The fact of the matter is, there’s a lot you don’t know about growing old until you get to those years. Most …
Senior Communities Specifically Combat The Nature Of Loneliness In Isolation Winter, both literally and figuratively, can be a lonely time. This is especially true in someone living alone, growing old alone, without frequent visits and calls from friends and loved ones. Their heartache falls heavy on our shoulders. The pandemic has dramatically increased physical isolation and the feelings of loneliness …
Choosing a Good Nursing Facility: 5 Things to Consider With over 15,000 nursing homes across the United States, choosing the best nursing facility for your loved ones can be a struggle. According to the CDC, around 1.7 million people stay in one of these nursing homes each year, making your selection even more crucial. You want to ensure that you …
Support Ideas for Seniors Spending the Holidays in Senior Living! Options The holidays can be a lonely time of year for many groups, and one of those groups is seniors who live outside the home. While many senior living options do the best to keep the festive spirit, it isn’t the same as a holiday at home surrounded by family. …
Millions of senior Americans have used Medicare for a long time for their health needs. If you’re considered a senior in 2022, then you should look at this comprehensive guide before you enroll for services.
The Covid-19 vaccines have been rolling out for awhile now, but many people still haven’t been vaccinated yet. It’s important to discuss the benefits of getting a vaccine especially to seniors.
Can seniors living in an assisted-living community take a vacation? Are staycations a better option for seniors with mobility issues? If so, what are the best staycation ideas? Read on to find out.
A stroke can be devastating for you and your loved ones. While patients recover at different paces, it’s important for you to understand how your loved one can recover with the best stroke recovery care.
Many seniors want and need to do daily activities to care for themselves. Unfortunately, due to complications that develop with age, performing once effortless actions become challenging. Occupational Therapy at skilled nursing facilities and skilled nursing hospitals helps seniors learn how to do household chores, groom themselves, engage in hobbies, and enjoy social activities. As we celebrate Occupational Therapy month, …
Nutrition is essential to recovery because it promotes tissue formation, strengthens existing systems, reduces inflammation, improves mental clarity and emotional state, and provides energy.
