Assisted living is great for individuals who need extra assistance with daily living activities. If you are thinking to reside in an assisted living community in Georgia, you should start considering the cost and benefits. Here is a guide to understanding the assisted living cost in Georgia. How Much Does Senior Living Cost? The cost…
Many older adults are at high risk of developing various disorders – neurological, mental, and especially psychological ones on top of other age-related diseases that they grow more vulnerable to. Since it becomes easier for them to experience several conditions simultaneously, we can do our best to lower their hardships by learning how to promote…
Grief is an all-encompassing feeling that takes over in the wake of any loss, and when it comes to your elderly loved one, their loss can be pretty devastating for you. How you manage grief in your elderly loved one depends on the type of loss they’ve experienced and how you deal with your emotions…
If the long-term memory of individuals suffering from dementia is unaffected, it is possible that they can still remember how to celebrate Easter from childhood memories and may still understand what the occasion is all about. To commemorate the holiday and reconnect with the family, we have gathered a few group activities to carry out…
If you’re caring for your elderly loved one with memory loss, you will realize that it brings you joy as you can spend quality time with them. However, caregiving work can be physically, emotionally, and mentally draining as the weeks pass. Here are some tips for taking care of your elderly loved one with memory…
Many seniors choose to move into retirement communities as they get older. This may be due to a variety of reasons. Some may require medical assistance or help with daily living activities while others may prefer to live with a community of like-minded people instead of being alone. Regardless of the reason, the move to…
The golden age is a time of reflection, growth, and change. For some, this means new experiences at your new home in a retirement community of your choice; for others, it may mean new opportunities. However, for many people, it also means new hair loss. Theories abound about why hair loss commonly occurs in this phase of…
Over the years, more seniors have started to keep up with technology. They use the internet to find new information, socialize with peers, and play online games. However, some older adults are still reluctant to integrate technology into their lifestyles. Reasons for this may include physical difficulties in learning, skepticism, or even a lack of…
Dementia sundowning symptoms are one of the biggest problems faced by aging family members with dementia or Alzheimer’s, which results in agitation and confusion at night when it’s time to go to bed. Fortunately, there are ways you can help your loved one deal with these nighttime issues, some of which you might not have even…
As we age, we need to maintain an active lifestyle which can prove to be a challenge for most older adults. But exercise and physical health work synonymously and there are many fitness routines that we can explore that involve gentle movements. If you are looking for senior activities that can help you maintain good…