Health Care for a Senior Diabetic
Careful planning and assistance from caregivers can give their senior diabetic encouragement to conquer the disease.
Memory Care Facilities vs. Other Residences
One of the fastest growing models for senior care in the United States is memory care. While memory care facilities offer many of the same services and amenities as other types of residences, they offer significant advantages to the elderly population.
Stay Healthy – The Natural Way
While many medications are necessary and helpful, the trend towards more natural treatments is undeniable for seniors looking to stay healthy.
Drafting a Last Will and Testament
Drafting a last will and testament - and reviewing it periodically - permits individuals to officially determine who receives their assets after death.
Taking a Memory Care Patient on Vacation
While you may wish to travel and bring along your loved one who is a memory care patient, dementia may make families think twice about attempting it.
Legal Documents Every Senior Should Have
Although it can be difficult to talk about, seniors should discuss their end of life plans - and have the right legal documents to back up their wishes.
When is Respite Care Appropriate?
People who live at an assisted living facility for respite care will enjoy the same quality of support and care as full-time residents.
Maintaining Bone Strength
We cannot see changes in our bones as we can with our skin or hair. But maintaining bone strength is essential as we approach our senior years.
Debunking Assisted Living Myths
The term "assisted living" may evoke images of nursing homes full of elderly individuals sitting idle for the rest of their days. However, these assisted living myths are mainly untrue.
Diminished Capacity in the Elderly
Diminished capacity acknowledges that decision-making may be out of the realm of possibility for an elderly person.