Various outdoor spring activities can put a smile on your face regardless of your age and you should take advantage of them as often as possible. These activities are also ideal for people struggling with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. The activities will help them see life in a better light and…
Does your loved one have Alzheimer’s or dementia? If they do, you probably are wondering when exactly they might need memory care. After all, numerous studies found that shifting those with Alzheimer’s or dementia into memory care communities as soon as possible improves their mental, physical, and emotional outcomes. Nonetheless, despite the benefits, it can…
There is now a wide and diverse range of assisted living communities that are designed to meet the needs of different groups of people. If it is your first time looking up a community, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the number of choices that you have. At SummerHouse Grayson Valley, our team understands…
Easter is a time of celebration and joy for everyone. If you are spending Easter with a loved one who has dementia, you don’t want to leave them out during activities. There are plenty of ways to make sure that you all enjoy this time of the year. Engage in some stimulating activities that can…
Whether or not you are residing anywhere near New Orleans, there is no basis for you not to celebrate Mardi Gras at home with your loved ones. Simply make use of the traditional set of colors which includes gold, green, and purple and you are good to go. If you are looking for Mardi Gras…
Have you received a call from someone claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)? Perhaps he or she used a professional tone and even offered you their IRS badge number for identification. They might also go on to reveal your personal details like your name and social security number. What if they go…
The life of a person entering late adulthood may come with a lot of challenges. It does not only involve a possible decline in physical health, but mental health illness in seniors are also likely to develop. In the United States, about one out of five elderly persons have mental health concerns. The concerning bit…
Assisted living communities sometimes have a less favorable representation in the big and small screens. They could be represented as having team members that don’t care much for their residents or the amenities in the place are less than satisfying. However, our assisted living community in Huntsville, AL breaks such stereotypes and only offers the…
In Alabama, there are a lot of options for people, who are searching for a place to retire. Often, they would settle in the more famous areas like Montgomery and Birmingham. However, Huntsville has its own Southern charm seen in its rich history. Not only that, the city has a thriving economy with a lot…
It is a fact that an elderly loved one is extremely vulnerable to health and safety issues. Your health evolves over time, so do your safety needs, which is why you need to adapt to these changes as you grow older. If you hope to have a similar lifestyle with what you are used to,…