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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Assisted living”

Why Faith is Important in a Nursing Home

Why Faith is Important in a Nursing Home Dorothy L Williams-Brooks As a new resident to a nursing home makes the trek from the car to an assigned room, some things become abundantly clear. Hope can give way to hopelessness. Mental health can soon deteriorate, and choices can give way to regiment and removal of freedom. How can life on ...

Tips on How Senior Adults Can Stay Safe During the Holiday

Tips on How Senior Adults Can Stay Safe During the Holiday As the holiday season rapidly approaches, seniors adults may be wondering how they can stay active and engaged and safe. While there are many different ways to enjoy the holidays, here are tips that can help seniors adults make the most of this special time. The holidays are a ...

Inpatient Rehab For Senior Adults: What Is It and What Are The Benefits?

H Inpatient Rehab For Senior Adults: What Is It and What Are The Benefits? As we age, it becomes more and more essential to maintain our independence. For many of us, that means being able to live in our own homes and take care of ourselves. But as we get older, we may find it challenging to do everything we ...

Protect Your Older Loved One From Financial Frustration

Protect Your Older Loved One From Financial Frustration As your parents and loved ones get older, you need to be aware of signs that it's time for you to step in and provide some help. Financial missteps may begin to occur because of medication changes, reactions to illness, or emerging cognitive decline. Unfortunately, it doesn’t take long for ...

5 Effective Ways to Handle Common Problems and Complaints in Nursing Homes

5 Effective Ways to Handle Common Problems and Complaints in Nursing Homes As an adult child, caring for your elderly parents who can no longer look after themselves can be a challenge. You may find that juggling between their needs and your responsibilities can become unmanageable in the long run. Although this may be a difficult choice, you may need …

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Summer-Friendly Vacations for Seniors With Disabilities

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.

What’s Cooking? Fresh & Healthy Dining in Senior Care

Everyone knows eating the right foods and having good nutrition is an important part of leading a healthy life. For individuals in senior living or care communities, dining and getting appropriate nutrition can often serve up a host of challenges.