Are your loved ones experiencing memory-related conditions that make it hard to tend to them? You are not alone in this. We understand the hardships that people with dementia face. At Discovery Village At Sugarloaf, we present our people-oriented approach to our memory care in Suwanee, GA. What Is the SHINE® Memory Care Program? Recognized…
As we become older, our muscles and joints start to degenerate. Add to add the fact that seniors’ bones are weaker than those of younger people, and you have a prescription for disaster. Seniors are more likely to fall and get injured due to their fragile bones, muscles, and joints. Resistance exercise, thankfully, can help…
Spirituality and aging seem to go hand in hand, due to how many aged individuals turn to spirituality as they enter their golden years. Furthermore, spirituality has alleged effects of encouraging healthy aging among the elderly. However, what exactly is the correlation between spirituality and healthy aging? What Is Spirituality? Spirituality is an extremely broad…
With the availability of skilled in-home carers, obtaining the extra care required does not necessarily imply surrendering your independence. Caregivers can provide a wide range of services to elders, allowing them to remain independent and happy in their homes for as long as possible. Is an experienced caregiver, however, the best alternative for your loved…
It is normal for older adults to experience some changes in their tastebuds and therefore their sense of taste. In fact, many of them have already lost two-thirds of their taste buds by the age of 70. This impacts their sensitivity to tastes such as sweet and salty. Some medications and medical conditions may also…
As your parent, grandparent, or other elderly loved one continues to age, you may begin to fear that they will start to experience cognitive decline. This could mean problems with memory, difficulty with mental tasks and even dementia. Thankfully, research has shown that playing chess to protect from brain issues can help keep your loved one’s…