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Understanding Seasonal Sundowner’s Syndrome and Assisted Living Relief
As our loved ones age, they may begin to show symptoms that can be challenging to understand and manage. One such condition, Sundowner’s syndrome, is prevalent among individuals with mid-to-late-stage Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Up to 1 in 5 older adults...
Navigating the Relationship Between Blood Sugar and Alzheimer’s
The intricate interplay between erratic blood sugar levels and the risk and onset of Alzheimer's disease has been a topic of interest in medical research for years, as well as the subject of multiple pioneering studies drawing a connection between the two. This is one...
Signs Your Loved One Needs Assisted Living Care
Seniors’ needs and capabilities are constantly changing. Frequently, they require additional support to maintain a high quality of life. The recognition that an aging family member may benefit from an assisted living care home is often fraught with mixed emotions –...
Live-In Care: The Beating Heart of Assisted Living
Since opening its doors in 1995, Kenwood Care has developed a reputation for its one-of-a-kind environment emphasizing comfort, unparalleled care, and compassion for aging residents. Owners John and Victoria Sessler agree: In addition to the families that entrust...
5 Healthy Meals for Seniors: Nourishing the Body and Mind in Assisted Living
As our loved ones transition to assisted living homes, the significance of healthy meals for seniors cannot be emphasized enough. Nourishing, nutritious foods provide our seniors with essential nutrients while supporting overall health and contributing to a better...
What Are the Benefits of Exercise for the Elderly?
Haver you ever wondered what are the benefits of exercise for the elderly? Well, as we age, our bodies take on new changes that can make daily living more challenging. Aging seniors may become more prone to illness, less mobile, and reliant on additional assistance...
7 Assisted Living Myths – Debunked
As family members age, many may encounter mobility or health issues that make it difficult to continue living on their own. Transitioning to an assisted living home can be an option. But there remain many misconceptions and myths surrounding the concept of assisted...
Does Your Assisted Living Home Hold Itself to a Higher Standard?
Kenwood Care Assisted Living is continuously fielding referrals that hail from across the industry, both from private practices and larger facilities that are seeking a different kind of care for patients. The reason for this outpouring of support? Around here we call...
The Benefits of Assisted Living for Aging Couples
As people age, it’s natural for them to want to stay in the comfort of their own homes. As health issues arise, however, this can become increasingly challenging. Assisted living for aging couples provide a safe, comfortable environment for seniors who are no longer...
What Are the Different Types of Care for the Elderly?
Just like the snowflakes that have (usually) fallen in Howard County, Maryland, by February, no two senior citizens are alike. As you might guess, that also means no two types of catering to senior needs are identical, either. Families who are nearing a milestone with...