When it comes to choosing the right senior care option for yourself or a loved one, two common options are senior assisted living and nursing homes. Though nursing homes are not as prevalent as they used to be in the past, most people choose to receive senior care in the former. Both provide care and…
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It requires consistent management and monitoring to maintain healthy blood sugar levels and prevent complications. Assisted living communities offer support and resources for individuals with diabetes to help manage their condition and improve their overall quality of life. Diabetes Management Programs Assisted living communities…
When searching for a memory care community in Columbia, MD for a loved one, it is important to be aware of the potential pitfalls that can arise. Knowing what to avoid when looking for memory care communities in Columbia, MD can help ensure that the right decision is made for your loved one. There are…
As parents begin to age, they might need extra care and support to maintain a healthy and happy life. This might be a little bit hard for you or your siblings to provide due to other responsibilities and commitments that call for your attention. In a case like this, getting an external hand to provide…
Charles County was established in 1658 and named after the third Baron Baltimore, Charles Calvert. Before being moved to La Plata in 1895, the county seat from 1727 was Port Tobacco, one of the oldest extant English settlements in North America. Charles County is one of the oldest communities in Mary land with a history…
Alzheimer’s disease is most common in aging adults. The risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia increases with age, affecting an estimated 1 in 14 people more than the age of 65 and 1 in every 6 people more than the age of 80. There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. But…
Severe storms have a lot of damaging effects on people, but most especially on aging adults. Factors like mobility issues or other physical limitations which make it more difficult for aging adults to evacuate or seek shelter during a storm, chronic medical conditions which makes them more susceptible to illness or injury, and a number…
A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when the blood flow to the brain is disrupted. This can be caused by a blockage or a rupture in a blood vessel, leading to brain cell expiry due to a lack of oxygen and nutrients. Stroke can lead to a range of serious complications, including paralysis,…
As we age, certain bodily functions we never had to think twice about start to decline. One of such functions is maintaining hand-eye-coordination. Aging adults may start noticing that it seems harder to do some activities of daily living. They find that these tasks usually require the use of the eyes to direct muscles to…
When it comes to choosing a memory care community for you or a loved one, it’s important to find the right community. A place with compassionate team members, engaging programming, and a focus on each individual’s needs – especially regarding memory loss or Alzheimer’s disease. A place where your loved one can shine. At SHINE®…