How to Tell If an Assisted Living Community Is Right for You

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Visiting a senior’s home can be just like touring an open house. You’re trying to imagine how you or your loved one could fit in, grow in, and most of all enjoy the space. However, while many of these homes provide a wide variety of supports and services for their clients, prospective guests should take a deeper look and find out if the assisted living facility is right for them. ...
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How to Combat Depression When Moving into a Seniors Home

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Whether it’s due to an illness, unsafe environments, or needing a little bit of help getting through the day, there comes a time when many of us make the decision to enter a personal care home. While these communities provide great opportunities and health supports, they also require a major life change and the decision is bound to cause anxiety in those making the move. Whether you’re entering a care ...
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Different Ways Exercises Can Benefit Seniors’ Health

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Growing older provides many benefits for seniors: you get to relax after decades of hard work, enjoy spending time with your grandchildren and engage in new hobbies you’ve always wanted to try. However, one of the hobbies you should always pursue is physical activity, as it can improve your golden years in ways you never thought possible. Here’s a breakdown of the 5 major ways that physical activity can benefit ...
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The Benefits of Assisted Living

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Designed for seniors who are unable to live on their own, assisted living provides around the clock care, medication reminders, and meal preparation to help them live their best lives. If your loved one has recently experienced a change in health, or is struggling to care for themselves or their home, assisted living might be for them! What is Assisted Living? Assisted living is a type of living situation for ...
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How Seniors Can Benefit from Technology

How Seniors Can Benefit from Technology
Technology has made a profound impact on our everyday lives. It has allowed ease of access to information, the ability to stay in touch with family and friends, and enhanced communication with the world. Despite how useful technology can be, many seniors steer away from it as they aren’t sure how to use it. In fact, studies have shown that 40 percent of seniors don’t use the internet. The use ...
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Sleep Problems in Seniors

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Sleep disturbances are more common for older individuals than we think. Many older adults experience sleep problems such as trouble falling asleep, sleeping for fewer hours, waking up frequently at night or early morning, and getting less quality sleep. Some of the most common sleep disorders in seniors are sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, and rapid eye movement. Read more to see about these common sleep disorders in seniors and ...
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5 Lifestyle Choices That Increase Your Risk of Dementia

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Maintaining our health and strength is a priority as we grow older. We may incorporate a balanced diet, spend time at the gym, or spend more time outside in the sun and fresh air in an effort to do so. However, many of the bad habits we don’t consider today can have serious consequences and increase our chances of dementia and Alzheimer’s later in life. Here are just a few ...
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5 Reasons Senior Living Facilities Are the Best Option for You

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When seniors and their families are looking at assisted living homes to move into, it can seem like many of the facilities are interchangeable and unexciting. However, Senior Living is determined to ensure all of our guests have a happy and healthy experience at any of our superb facilities. Here are the 5 major reasons why our care facilities are the best place for you or your loved ones. Our ...
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Tips for Traveling as an Older Adult

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Traveling as an older adult can be overwhelming because as you age, you generally require more essentials. Whether you are taking a road trip or flying across the country, it’s important to be prepared for all of your health care needs. Make a List of All Prescriptions Before traveling, consult with your health care provider to discuss your travel plans and any changes in your medication schedule. Your doctor may ...
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Major Benefits of Maintaining Independence for Senior Citizens

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Young or old, every one of us needs help at some point in our lives, and that can be from a parent, friend, or caregiver. However, an individual’s personal freedom isn’t just one of the cornerstones of this country, it is also a state of being that provides many physical and mental benefits. Here are the 3 major benefits for seniors who maintain their independence. Maintains Self-Esteem Independence is a ...
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