Historians may tell our great-grandchildren that the past 100 years was the age of specialization. Doctors, lawyers, and counselors all specialize. So do residential homes for senior care. Decades ago, there were only a few terms to describe facilities for senior living, terms we might now find pejorative, like: “the old folks home.” Today there [...]
In one respect, searching for a retirement or assisted living facility in the waning days of the COVID-19 pandemic is the worst possible time. Many facilities are still quarantined to one degree or another. Many residents are wary of enduring the restrictions placed upon them throughout the year. Those who are investigating facilities to find [...]
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be difficult. This disease affects the brain, making it harder to perform everyday tasks. Usually, it affects older people, starting to develop after they turn 50. Sadly, there is currently no cure or way of preventing the onset of the disease. Dementia might cause symptoms like difficulty [...]
You want to ensure that your loved ones are always safe, especially when performing a potentially dangerous activity like driving a car. You also want to make sure that they aren’t dangerous to other road users. There a few simple things you can do to keep them safe on the road, let’s look at some [...]
Living an active life as we age is important, especially as average life expectancies continue to increase. While some people imagine that they will end up in a walker, this doesn’t have to be the case. In fact, taking care of your body can mean that you will live a better life for a longer [...]
