Residing in Florida has a suburban feel, which may prove suitable for families seeking bigger spaces than urban living in large, densely crowded cities. Florida communities’ identity and character are linked to the natural waters that surround and wind through the town. As Florida is suburban, containing amenities that are very close by in small…
After your loved one has returned home after a short health rehabilitation, it is important to consider how their immediate health care needs will be met. Depending on what the medical rehabilitation was about, your loved one may be unable to take care of some of the things they used to handle such as cooking,…
As you age, your body becomes more sensitive. So it’s more important than ever before to make sure what you’re putting into your body is healthy. Is your loved one at retirement age or older? If so, it may be time to incorporate organic food – specifically produce – into their diet. This is a…
While strokes can occur in people of all ages, the risk of stroke does increase with age. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention emphasize that immediate action be taken as soon as you recognize a stroke occurring, so here are the early signs of stroke to take note of in your aging parent. Numbness…
Are you struggling to manage and handle daily living activities? Are you finding it harder to bathe or dress due to your fear of falling or having trouble trying to remember which medication to take? If so, it may be time to consider moving into an assisted living community. If you are looking for assisted…
You might think that living in a retirement community in Dallas, TX is not fashionable and will reduce your social standing, but nothing is further from the truth particularly when talking about senior living in Dallas, TX. There are many retirement communities available, and some such as Discovery Village at Castle Hills go the extra…
A senior apartment may be a sensible alternative for people over 55 who wish to downsize and live more simply but do not need the degree of care given in an assisted living community. You might not know where to search if you’re trying to find a senior apartment that best suits your requirements. Continue…
Working with a scrapbook is fun for people of all ages, but for those with dementia it can provide a number of scrapbooking benefits, which are highlighted below. What Makes a Good Scrapbook? Scrapbook creation is a type of craft which is designed to document activities. To do it properly you would take a book…
Dementia has become a common condition in people over the age of 65. Children are usually accepting of this condition, but may not understand why their grandparents behave in such a way. Below are some tips which can help explain dementia to grandkids. How Children Generally Respond to Dementia Because the symptoms of dementia tend…
The benefits of being in contact with nature are well-documented. Even though about 80 percent of the human population lives in towns and cities, we retain our connection to nature by growing plants and flowers in pots on our window sills. This speaks volumes about our need to be near greenery even if we live…