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Keeping Stress at Bay for Seniors
Seniors and older adults are usually retired from work and aren’t as active as they once were in their younger years, but that doesn’t mean they are any less susceptible to everyday stress. Let’s learn a little bit more about how stress affects the elderly community...
Preparing Your Loved Ones for Assisted Living
After a lifetime of living on your own, it's hard to recognize that maybe it's time you need help every day. While we understand the need for assisted living, your loved ones may not want to admit that assisted living is what they need. They might resist going or be...
4 Ways to Communicate with the Hearing Impaired
At birth, we have about 15,000 little hair cells in each of our ears that allow us to hear. By the time we're in our 70's and 80's, many of those hairs have died, with no method of regeneration. Though there is some promising research out there about regrowing these...
3 Apps to Support Your Loved One
Everyone struggles with technology from time to time, but it can also be very helpful. Even if your loved one isn't great at working a smart phone, there are things you can set in place for them on their phones to help with their every day lives, and you can teach...
The Benefit of Having a Live-In Caregiver
As we and our loved ones age, even simple tasks such as cooking and cleaning can become difficult to complete alone. When someone is no longer able to take care of themselves due to their age, then it may be time to consider an assisted living facility in Howard...
What is Pain Management?
Not all illnesses have a cure and for those that endure chronic pain, the future may seem rather dim. However, there is a branch of medicine known as “pain management” and this branch works to help patients improve their quality of life by addressing their pain. Today...
Gentle Exercise for Seniors
Exercise is an essential aspect of life. Without it, we may find ourselves feeling cranky and stiff whether we're 24 or 84. However, if you're living with illness or disability, then you may not feel like exercise is for you. This couldn't be farther from the truth....
Brain Training for Seniors in Assistive Care
Keeping the mind sharp and clear is important for people of all ages, but it can be particularly important for seniors living in assistive care. Today we're going to talk about some of the ways that you can help your loved one maintain a strong sense of...
The Benefits of Assisted Living for Your Loved Ones
There comes a time in all of our lives when living alone or without assistance is no longer a viable option. Whether this moment comes for you or for a loved one, it is important to understand the different assisted-living options, and the benefits assisted living...
Important Questions to Ask Before They’re Gone
Planning for the end of your loved one's life is incredibly difficult, but it is an important part of life. If your loved one is in hospice, then the need is even greater. Before they're gone, there are a few questions that need answers and though this conversation...
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