Flu season is fast approaching and, while we’re never quite sure when it will hit, right now is a good time to start preparing yourself. Flu season in the U.S. was particularly bad last year, and seniors are at more of a risk than anyone else, with flu symptoms and their complications being potentially fatal. Don’t get caught off guard this flu season, follow these tips to prepare yourself and your loved ones. Get vaccinated Flu vaccinations are essential for lowering your chances of …
What to Do When Dad and Mom Have Different Senior Living Care Needs
What to Do When Dad and Mom Have Different Senior Living Care Needs
You want to provide your parents with the care they need as they age, but this can come with a number of obstacles. One of which is providing them both with proper care when their needs are different. Perhaps your father needs around-the-clock care but your mother still remains predominantly independent. Leaving the burden on your mother might be too much, but separating them isn’t ideal, either. If you find yourself in this situation with your parents needing different levels of care, here are …
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Caring for Someone with Parkinson’s Disease
Caring for Someone with Parkinson’s Disease
Like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive neurodegenerative condition. This means that the patient’s condition and symptoms get worse as the disease progresses. Parkinson’s disease can affect people in a number of ways, particularly affecting their movement, including: TremorsStiffnessBalance problemsPosture changesSlow movementsDecreased mobility If you’re in the position of caring for a loved one with Parkinson’s Disease, then we’ve got some tips to help you support …
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Protecting Senior Loved Ones from Fraud and Scams
Protecting Senior Loved Ones from Fraud and Scams
As more seniors adopt modern technology and smart devices in their everyday lives, it puts the less tech-savvy of them at risk of things like fraud and online scams. Seniors are often the target of this kind of activity since it’s assumed that they’ll be more susceptible to it. If you think a senior loved one may be at risk of online fraud and scams, read on for some tips and things to make them aware of that could help them protect themselves from this. Understand how official bodies …
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How To Tell The Difference Between Normal Forgetfulness And Dementia
How To Tell The Difference Between Normal Forgetfulness And Dementia
It’s completely normal for us to get a bit forgetful as we get older. You might even start noticing it at a fairly young age. So, if you or a loved one has started becoming more forgetful, how can you tell if this is a normal part of aging or warning signs of dementia? Let’s look at some of the differences and warning signs to look out for. Assessing memory problems A healthy adult or senior might forget where they’ve put their keys or what time they booked their doctor’s appointment for. Or …
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Alzheimer’s Awareness
Alzheimer’s Awareness
With a heavy importance placed on our memory care services, we want to continuously educate residents and their families about Alzheimer’s disease and other degenerative brain conditions. What is Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disease that is related to dementia. It breaks down connections in the brain between nerve cells, leading to symptoms such as memory loss, difficulty making simple decisions, speech problems, and general confusion. These symptoms …
