Creating moments of meaning and memories with your senior is difficult if they are no longer living with you, or have become hard in memory and physical function. But that doesn’t mean it has to be impossible; it is not. Your parent or loved one should be afforded the kind of respect, assistance and care…
If you’ve given thought to the benefits of an assisted living or memory care home, there may be a significant impact that you haven’t previously considered. Research suggests that loneliness and social isolation may play a big factor in the health and longevity of older adults. In fact, in a study published by the US National Library of…
Creating new events and setting up new activities can make all the difference in the world when it comes to resident retention. Activities will bring people together in a way that is difficult to replicate otherwise. People can make friends during these events and activity sessions, and this can help with the creation of a…
When it comes to senior living some will jump at the chance to live in a senior community. However, others are hesitant about the idea of living in a senior complex. Often times, it’s due to misinformation about senior living in general. So, why are senior living communities a great choice? Peace and quiet: Some…
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…
Is your beloved senior feeling lonely as they age because all of their friends are moving on or passing away? It is important to find a way to help them fight this loneliness, as it can lead to depression, isolation, and an increased risk of sickness. A senior community living situation may be all they…
A lot of things change as we get older, including income and our living situation. Here are six advantages of living in a senior community: New Friendships As people age, they lose a lot of things, including relatives, friends, spouses, and sense of belonging. When seniors live in a senior community, they have the opportunity to…