When you are considering taking a loved one to a memory care community, there are several things that you need to keep in mind. First, this will likely be a difficult transition for your loved one to make. The second aspect of such a move is that there will be lots of adjustments t be…
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Senior living is a convenient and holistic arrangement that provides for many retirement needs. However, your loved one may have reservations about making the move to senior living. There are many reasons for this: affordability, community, fear of losing independence, or misconceptions about senior living. There are many benefits to senior living, like an active…
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There are times when caregivers, including family members, are not quite ready to put their loved one under long-term care, but desire to t take a break from their caregiving duties. This is where respite care services come in. respite care allows caregivers to get temporary relief from caregiving duties while at the same time…
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It is no secret that while driving is useful, it can certainly be dangerous. It requires constant focus and attention, hand-eye coordination, and quick reflexes among many other things. As there are many outside factors such as other drivers, and changing road and weather conditions, driving is always unexpected. For aging adults, driving may no…
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One of the great ways senior living communities assist their residents is through excellent dining amenities. Food is a critical component of life and health. At senior living communities, your loved ones must enjoy a balanced diet to help them grow healthy and overcome medical problems like diabetes. The problem, however, is that outside such…
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A Mediterranean diet is a wholesome diet option that is mainly based on fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy fats, and fish. It is a very healthy diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and proteins that can come in the form of many delicious meals. This diet is beneficial to the elderly because it increases overall health…
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Deciding whether your loved one needs long-term care can sometimes be difficult. Part of the problem is that it is usually a multi-faceted decision involving medical and financial factors to consider. There is also the emotional aspect of it, especially if long-term care means your loved one has to leave home to be in an…
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Choosing the location of your senior apartments is important because it plays a part in the type of community, activities, and services you or your loved ones will have access to. Especially since retirement is a time to stay active and engaged, it is important to select a location based on your specific individual needs.…
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Retirement is a time when you can look forward to filling your time with fulfilling and exciting activities. There are lots of things to do in Port Charlotte, FL. From entertainment options like movies and games to shopping trips and meals with friends and family, there is much to do. Our retirement community offers a…
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Moving into an assisted living community can be tough for your loved one. In most cases, it involves turning their lives upside down. Your loved one will probably have to leave the home that he or she has known for a long time and go to a new place. There is also the fear of…
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