Pet ownership may provide older adults with a plethora of unexpected benefits. While there are several benefits to pet ownership for older individuals, there are also particular hurdles when bringing your pet to an assisted living community, such as a lack of room and stringent pet regulations in some communities. Read on as we cover…
An organized and decluttered home has many benefits for older adults, and spring cleaning is a great annual activity to get your living space in order. Spring cleaning may be intimidating for some older adults because there seems to be a lot to do, but the benefits of getting your living space tidy and organized…
Unfortunately, one “normal” part of aging, for many, is being alone. However, the depression and sadness that frequently go along with chronic loneliness do not have to be part of the aging process. Loneliness in the elderly encourages all the wrong things – i.e., negative health-related problems including the following: High blood pressure and heart…
Do you have a loved one who needs memory care? Are you unsure? When dementia or Alzheimer’s affects an aging loved one, it can be particularly challenging for caregivers and the family. Specialized support and memory care are often needed in situations such as this. Your loved one needs the kind of care that goes…
If you own a pet and you are considering moving to a retirement community, you have many more options than before. About 75% of senior living residences accept pets too. But finding the right retirement community for you and your pet will take some time. It might be harder for people with a limited budget…
If you have an aging parent, there’s a good chance that you’ve been through this before: one day, you’re helping them across the street; the next, they can barely walk without assistance. How do you tell your parent that he or she needs help and start to provide it? It’s difficult to know whether your aging…