Living the Golden Girls Lifestyle: 12 Keys to a Fulfilling Life
"The Golden Girls" were beloved for their humor, friendship, and vibrant personalities. While they were fictional characters, there are certainly some valuable lessons we can take from the show to help us age gracefully and enjoy our later years.
Benefits of Cozy Comfortable Assisted Living
Choosing the right assisted living facility for a loved one with dementia is a critical decision, and considering both the level of care and personal preferences is essential. Here are some important factors to consider when making this choice.
Can Socialization Be The Secret to a Healthy Senior Lifestyle?
The elderly population is often at risk of being isolated. This has been the leading cause of depression amongst the elderly population. Socializing can combat feeling of depression and can allow the feeling of love and value. By spending time with others you avoid isolation as well as contribute to the lives of others. It is an opportunity to keep a healthy outlook on life.
Depression usually undiagnosed, says CDC
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 20% of adult seniors suffer from some form mental health disorder. And about a third of these cases go untreated.
Why Small Assisted Living Facilities Can Be Better Aging Option
Quality of care should be the most important consideration when finding a home for your loved one with dementia. You need to fully assess what level of care is required – know your loved one’s specific type of dementia, and what stage – and investigate communities to find the best match.
That said, personal preference also plays a role, because comfort is essential. The fit can’t just be about health and personal care. Is your loved one an introvert? Is exercise or entertainment a big part of their life? When you start visiting assisted living options, you are likely to find that size does matter. And why in many cases, a small facility might be a better choice.
What is Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) and how it can be treated?
Lewy body dementia (LBD) is the 2nd most common type of progressive dementia after Alzheimer’s disease.
LBD is not a rare disease. It affects more than a million people and their families in the United States alone. Because LBD symptoms may closely resemble other more commonly known disorders like Alzheimer’s disease and/or Parkinson’s , it is currently widely under-diagnosed.
How To Identify Early Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease And How to Proceed…
Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that affects memory, behavior and, sometimes, the way people think. There’s no cure for Alzheimer's Disease so to be prepared on what to expect and plan to what’s coming may be is the best solution.
Enjoying Summer as a Senior Means Eating Healthy and Staying Hydrated..
Summer is finally here and the heat waves are raising temperatures all over the US. With temperatures and humidity so high, it’s very important to stay hydrated and eat healthy. But sometimes, with all the summer traveling is very hard to stay on track. We collected a few tips that can help you during this season.
HOW TO BUDGET FOR LONG TERM CARE
Senior Americans determined to stay in their own homes are likely to need help at some point a caregiver help. From household chores and nursing services to personal care. With 10,000 baby boomers a day turning 65 in the next 10 years, the need for home health care will only increase. Here’s some tips on how to budget yourself, so you cab afford the costs of a home care service.
Expanding Your Social Circle as a Senior Citizen…..
Having a social life is essential for everyone and specially for retired adults. Keeping our minds and bodies active is part of a healthy lifestyle. But sometimes, as seniors citizens, is hard to find the right places to socialize with people close to our age. Participating in programs and clubs in your local Senior Center can be a very good way to do that.
Amazon Imposters That Prey on Senior Citizens Trust…
Impostors pretending to work for online retailer Amazon have been bombarding U.S. consumers with more than 150 million robocalls a month. Since April, the numbers have sky rocketed, reported YouMail Inc, a firm specialized in tracking digital scam operations.
Cannabis For Seniors….
There has been an increase of cannabis use among the Elderly during the pandemic. There are many benefits from the healing effects of Cannabis specially for elderly with chronic pain. Read more…
The Pandemic Effects on Senior Care
The pandemic has brought to light America’s flawed elder care system. Specifically, it has brought much scrutiny to the highly publicized circumstances in which long-term care residents have accounted for 2.1 million deaths. The elderly are only 0.62% of Americas population. Now that 75% of U.S. seniors have been vaccinated there is a much needed sense of relief. We can now see the light at the end of the tunnel. However, with Covid-19 variants still spreading in other populations there is worry of mutation.
Caregiving for someone with Alzheimer's
If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, your role in managing daily tasks will increase as the disease progresses. Consider practical tips that can help the person with dementia participate as much as possible and enable you to manage tasks effectively.