If you have been diagnosed with hearing loss or if you find that you are having trouble hearing things that you used to be able to hear, you would understand that communication becomes increasingly difficult with hearing issues. Day-to-day tasks become a challenge for you and you are anxious about your physical safety because of…
With all the buzz around memory care, it can be tempting to jump in and start planning a transition. But it’s important to know that not all people with dementia need a move into a facility. And if you make the wrong choice, you could end up causing harm to yourself or your loved one—or…
As we age, everyday tasks can become more difficult. Seniors’ personal hygiene can be extremely hard to maintain due to a sheer lack of energy and mobility. Isolation, a fear of falling, depression, dementia or medication side effects can cause them to neglect their grooming and personal hygiene. Older adults also tend to feel stiffness…
Some degree of incontinence frequently comes with becoming older. When incontinence becomes too severe, adult diapers may be the best alternative for your loved one. Unfortunately, just the phrase “adult diapers” is enough to turn anyone off. How can you persuade them that this is a wise decision? Just like how many have trouble convincing…
Can You Stay Independent While Aging In Mandeville, LA Assisted Living Communities? For seniors, feeling independent is crucial. Losing autonomy as a result of aging-related issues is demoralizing. While aging may cause certain liberties to be lost, seniors who start planning ahead have a higher chance of keeping their independence. Unique difficulties arise with aging,…
Anxiety experienced by those with dementia individuals can lead to nervousness, worry, or fear of being left alone or away from caregivers. Dementia typically causes these symptoms when the brain changes, making it harder for those with dementia to recognize their caregivers or family members and process what is happening around them. Many of those…
Approximately 70% of people over 65 will require long-term care at some point in their lives. Because not all long-term care options are created equal, you might soon have to make a difficult decision about what kind of care to choose in case you cannot live independently in the future. Assisted living and memory care…
Senior years are a time when most people want to enjoy life, but it can be difficult to do so if you’re not living in the right place. This is why it’s so important to choose an assisted living community that provides all the services and amenities you need. One of the best things about living…
The grandparent-grandchild relationship is special. The number of caring adults in a child’s life is an indicator of the child’s future happiness and success. For grandparents, their grandchildren can actually help to prevent dementia from occurring. All in all, the relationship can benefit the quality of life of everyone involved. But for grandparents, knowing exactly…
For older people moving to that region, it may boil down to which retirement community offers pet-friendly housing. According to a national poll on healthy aging, more than 50% of persons between the ages of 50 and 80 keep a pet. The majority of individuals have cats and dogs with the remainder owning fish or other…