Seniors and their families often face the challenge of determining when it is right to move to assisted living. For some, the decision is clear-cut, but for others, it can be more challenging to assess whether or not extra help is needed. If trying to make a decision whether or not to move to senior…
When reaching the mature stages of your life, it becomes frustrating to keep up your day-to-day routine all on your own. However, you’re not alone. Statistics show that almost 70% of 65-year-olds require long-term care services and support. Thankfully, there are many retirement communities in different locations offering help. For those in the area, let’s…
Memory care can cost a lot of money. You may think you’ll need someone to stay at home and look after the memory who will cost you nothing. But in the long run, this isn’t affordable for most people. Even if your loved one is able to stay at home for as little as a few…
If you are reading this article, chances are that you or someone whom you know, are searching for assisted living communities for a family member or loved one. Considering the numerous misconceptions about assisted living communities, with the most prominent one being that assisted living communities are nursing homes, you might not be able to…
You know that it is the 4th of July when the nation comes together – friends, relatives, and neighbors – to attend street fairs, barbecues, parades, and fireworks in celebration of our nation’s birth. However, among the partying citizens, adults who have Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia may struggle with anxiety caused by the…
With aging, seniors’ metabolism slows down, while the overall rates that bodies’ break down food intake drops by 10 percent every decade after age twenty. Metabolism measures the volume of energy (calories) that your body uses as body fuel. Build Muscle Mass You shed muscle mass over your thirties – around 3% to 8% per…
Your loved ones have been used to living in their own home. Most of the time, they are given the freedom to enjoy what they love doing, even if it means living on their own. However, at some point, moving into assisted living is called for. When this happens, expect some resistance from them. In…
If you are looking for a retirement community, you will probably view the various amenities offered in addition to its programs. This is because having numerous top retirement community amenities can enable you and your loved ones to stay active while relaxing and making the most out of your stay. Community amenities are also essential…
Housekeeping services are an oft-touted feature of senior living, and for good reason. While some residents may simply find housekeeping duties a chore to perform, there are yet others whose mobility- or memory-related issues make performing housekeeping duties difficult. This is why it is necessary that senior living communities provide housekeeping services – they’re not…
Farmers’ Markets are a good way for you to support local farmers and also learn tons of interesting things regarding farming if it is your forte. If you live in a retirement community in Texas, the National Farmers Market Week provides an excellent opportunity for you to do this. There are many local stores and…