Can you imagine waking up in a foreign country, surrounded by strangers, unable to understand their language? This is what it can feel like, even in familiar surroundings, for someone who has dementia. That is a scary thought, isn’t it? Imagine the confusion, and fear, that must cause to our loved ones who suffer. Below…
Seniors who take multiple medications may need help organizing them in order to take them safely. Helping seniors avoid common medication mishaps will prevent any mix-ups and can potentially save a life. Some medications have strict instructions as to how and when they should be consumed in order to prevent problematic interactions. Here are some…
Getting older might be a unique experience for each of us, but we all have to deal with the same hurdles to one degree or another. One of the biggest hurdles is our health and the fact that we need to take better care of ourselves as we age. An ounce of prevention is worth…
Many people mistakenly believe that it is best for a senior loved one to stay home and be taken care of by a family member. So they take the senior loved one into their home and try their best to cope with the demands of taking care of a senior person. Often they do so…
Caring for an loved one can be difficult, especially when they never seem to remember important details. A beloved grandfather will forget his grandchildren’s names; an elderly parent begins to accidentally double her medicine dose because she doesn’t remember taking it. It may be time to consider assisted living. Assisted living centers such as Mayberry…
Moving a loved one into an assisted living community is a difficult time for everyone involved. Many seniors are leaving the place they have called home for most of their adult lives. Some feel they are giving up their independence and even a bit of their individuality. It can feel overwhelming. It can also be a…
Surrounding yourself with green plants and flowers is beneficial to your physical and mental well-being. Beautiful floral displays and aromatic and therapeutic herbs may bring joy to anyone, but especially to senior citizens. Container Gardening for Senior Living can truly be the missing link. Problems with yard gardening Though gardening activities help to stave off osteoporosis,…