Transition to an Elderly Home for Seniors – What to Expect and How to Overcome It
When you’re used to living at home, moving to a senior living facility can seem like a daunting transition. However, such care facilities offer productive and even enjoyable opportunities for healthy life changes. You can make the experience more comfortable and successful if you give some thought to what you expect and how you might […]
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Why Smaller Home Based Assistance Living Facilities Are Better Than Large Institutions
Many families have become persuaded that residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs) that are smaller in scale are more preferable than large-scale facilities. Sometimes known as assisted living centers for the elderly, RCFEs can provide a level of independence complemented with a level of assistance that is ideal for many elderly people. The smaller […]
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Therapeutic Activities Promote Total Well-being for Seniors
As we age, our bodies and minds change, and so do our daily needs – not just in terms of nutrition and exercise, but in terms of activities designed to promote physical and mental well-being. In the past, residential care facilities focused on treating chronic illnesses, providing for basic nutritional needs, and looking after some […]
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Being a Loving and Caring Advocate for Your Senior Parent
As your parents age, you will need to deal with some sensitive issues concerning their lives. Part of this will focus on discussions that no one wants to have. Things that often come up include their ability to drive, their finances and even health issues that they may be experiencing. To effectively deal with these […]
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How to Stave Off Alzheimer’s (and Have Fun doing so)
Alzheimer’s disease is a hereditary condition that strikes with devastating consequences. It is a slow, merciless slide into an infantile existence. It’s also on the rise. According to Chicago’s Rush University, the number of dementia cases may triple by the year 2050. But, there is also good news: you can reduce the chances of developing […]
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Helping a Senior Adjust to an Assisted Living Home
Moving is scary for anyone, but can you imagine being a senior and moving into a new home with people you don’t know? The transition or adjustment period into the facility can be one that’s hard for the senior. However, you can make it easier by helping the senior in certain ways. Showing the Senior Around Once you’ve chosen […]
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