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Is there a “best” age to move into independent living? There’s no set formula to determine that, but before you decide you’re too young or too healthy, it’s important to understand what independent living is and how it could benefit you. What Independent Living Is – and Isn’t. A common misconception is that all senior …
While Alzheimer’s disease and other common dementias affect millions of Americans, they are not a normal part of aging. Many older people experience some memory loss, but this doesn’t warrant a diagnosis of dementia. Dementia goes beyond simple forgetfulness. One of the most difficult things to hear about dementia is that, in most cases, it’s …
We all know bigger isn’t necessarily better. Many seniors realize that living large doesn’t have to mean residing in a 4,000-square-foot home. Those moving into senior living prefer something smaller that better fits their current lifestyle. But for seniors with hobbies, some may fear that downsizing means they can’t pursue or share what they’ve invested …
Dementia is a progressive illness that, over time, will affect a person’s ability to remember and understand basic everyday facts, such as names, dates and places. Communicating with someone who is living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia can be an enormous challenge due to the effects of the disease on the brain. It will …
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted life as we know it. Social distancing has become the new normal. Many find this isolation challenging, but it can be especially difficult for the elderly, as assisted living centers have closed their communities to all but essential workers. If you have a parent or grandparent in assisted living, you …
There’s much more to senior living than the stereotypes that may come to mind when you hear the term “nursing home.” If you’re beginning your search for a senior living community to call home for yourself or your senior parent, you may notice there are multiple levels of living available, depending on your needs. These …
Moving Mom or Dad into an assisted living apartment can be an emotional experience for everyone involved. It’s a big step, and although both parties know it’s for the best, a big change like that can be rattling, to say the least. Something you can do to make the transition as smooth as possible for …
By 2040, there will be a projected 80 million seniors in the United States — that’s a quarter of the population! The Census Bureau projects that by 2060, there will be 95 million seniors among us. Medicine and technology continue to advance, and Americans are living longer. Baby boomers will make up part of those …
Some people find comfort in routines. The unknown can shake things up a bit too much sometimes, and having to constantly adjust and adapt can be exhausting, especially for a person with dementia. Establishing and sticking to a routine has proven to be incredibly helpful for those needing memory care. The brain doesn’t have to …
Is your relationship with your parent not what it used to be? Is the time that you once spent having meaningful interactions with them now spent assisting them with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), at doctor’s appointments, or otherwise caring for them out of obligation? The role reversal between parent and child can lead to …
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