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5 Considerations When Caring For Someone With Dementia March 18, 2021 Articles, Home Care, Senior Health - Dementia is a disease in older adults that refers to an impairment in one’s ability to think, remember, and make decisions. Symptoms may start slowly but gradually increase in severity. Over time, it can affect a person’s ability to carry out everyday functions, such as eating, dressing, or bathing. It can even result in changes … Continue reading "5 Considerations When Caring For Someone With Dementia"
Should You Let Your Kids Move Back Home After Graduation? Pros & Cons August 13, 2017 Family Issues - It’s more common now than ever for adult children to choose to move back home after college graduation. This can be a great thing for both parent and child—or it can be a source of stress. Here are a few things to consider when deciding whether to let your adult children move back home. The … Continue reading "Should You Let Your Kids Move Back Home After Graduation? Pros & Cons".jpg)
Bereavement Counseling: Can It Help You? August 13, 2017 Family Issues - Grief or bereavement counseling is a type of psychotherapy specifically designed to help people who are coping with the death of a loved one—or with a disruptive life change that causes a similar feeling of loss, such as a divorce. While not everybody may need it, this type of counseling can be helpful for many … Continue reading "Bereavement Counseling: Can It Help You?"
7 Steps to Prepare for Your Upcoming Retirement July 16, 2020 Articles, Featured, Financial Planning for Seniors - For some people, a secure retirement means freeing themselves from work so they can spend more time with their families, work on their gardens, or visit the golf course more often. For others, it could mean transitioning from an 8 to 5 job to restricting themselves to part-time work. Regardless of what you intend to … Continue reading "7 Steps to Prepare for Your Upcoming Retirement"
Family Resource Guide To Alzheimer’s Disease August 13, 2017 Alzheimer's Care - A decline or loss of mental function that interferes with a person’s normal ability to remember, think, or function is known as dementia. The most commonly encountered form of dementia is a serious condition that is called Alzheimer’s disease (AD). With Alzheimer’s, which accounts for up to 80 percent of dementia cases, the loss of … Continue reading "Family Resource Guide To Alzheimer’s Disease"
How to Maintain Your Athletic Lifestyle Even When Facing Mobility Issues March 10, 2021 Articles, Continuing Care, Senior Health - Mobility issues can quickly change the way you look at your life. They do not, however, have to stop you from being active. If you’re looking to stay active despite your mobility issues, consider the tips below. Change the Activity One of the best ways to stay active when you have mobility issues is to … Continue reading "How to Maintain Your Athletic Lifestyle Even When Facing Mobility Issues"
The Most Commonly Misdiagnosed Conditions In Older Adults December 14, 2020 Articles, Featured, Senior Health - The natural process of aging can produce many changes in a person’s body. These changes can often be mistaken for an actual illness, making it tough to pinpoint the difference between a real problem and something that is a normal part of getting older. The problem for many seniors comes when the diagnosis is wrong, … Continue reading "The Most Commonly Misdiagnosed Conditions In Older Adults"
The Benefits of Going Back to School for Seniors July 9, 2018 Articles, Family Issues, Featured, Independent Living, Senior Health, Seniors & Technology - Retirement is not just about traveling. It is also not just about watching TV at home while waiting for grandkids to visit. Instead, retirement can be a time to explore new things and that can include going back to school. Retirement gives seniors the opportunity to pursue goals that were not feasible during their working years. … Continue reading "The Benefits of Going Back to School for Seniors"
Senior Safety – Caring for the Ones You Love August 13, 2017 Assisted Living - As people begin to age, they increasingly require more precautions and additional care. On average, the majority of seniors prefer to live at home where they can continue to retain some sense of independence and dignity. Deciding whether to take care of an elder relative at home, or keeping them at a nursing home is … Continue reading "Senior Safety – Caring for the Ones You Love"
Can Online Games Improve Cognitive Function and Memory? November 10, 2020 Articles, Featured, Senior Health - We understand the role of physical activity and its promise for a good quality of life going into retirement. However, mental fitness ranks just as high. It’s no wonder that experts forecast the global cognitive training market to reach nearly $13.6 billion by 2024. Few industries can boast of a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) … Continue reading "Can Online Games Improve Cognitive Function and Memory?"
