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21 Mar, 2023
Having a hobby can help you to stay mentally and physically active, as well as provide a sense of purpose. Hobbies can be anything. It could be gardening, joining a book club, or even playing video games. Engaging in leisure activities can help promote a healthy lifestyle and alleviate boredom.
28 Feb, 2023
The cost of long-term care for seniors can be high, but certain veteran benefits can help to offset these costs. The US Department of Veteran Affairs offers benefits like disability compensation, VA pension, or long-term care assistance based on specific requirements. Veterans whose income exceeds the legal limit for a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit if they have significant medical expenses that are not reimbursed.
07 Feb, 2023
Post-stroke depression (PSD) is a common and serious complication after a stroke. Studies show that almost one-third of stroke survivors are affected by depression. Unfortunately, it's largely unrecognized, underdiagnosed, and under-treated.
10 Jan, 2023
Caregiver fatigue is a state of burnout when a caregiver reaches the point of psychological, emotional, and physical exhaustion. It may result in a shift in outlook from positivity and concern to pessimism and indifference; as a caregiver, you may often put the needs of the ill or elderly person you are looking after ahead of yours.
05 Dec, 2022
Do you worry about your senior relative’s driving skills? As people age, their hearing, vision, and reflexes might deteriorate. If the senior is dealing with dementia, Alzheimer's, or other cognitive conditions, the risk of motor accidents is higher.
01 Nov, 2022
The holiday season is here, and we all look forward to spending quality time with our loved ones. While we enjoy special meals at home and go out and do multiple things to create everlasting memories, holidays can be stressful and may heighten the feeling of isolation and sadness in our older loved ones.
11 Oct, 2022
A memory care facility is a place where long-term care is given to those living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of progressive-degenerative dementia. They receive personalized support from memory care specialists. Although, it may seem more appropriate to use the term “community” instead of “facility,” since the word “facility” can bring up images of a place that seems more like a cold, detached building or a hospital.
01 Sep, 2022
Active senior living is a way of life for retirees who want to make the most of their lives and live as independently as possible. Most active senior living communities offer assisted living, independent living, and life care facilities, too.
01 Aug, 2022
Losing a loved one is one of the biggest challenges that older people face. The demise of those near and dear could leave an older adult with grief beyond words and loneliness. Friends and family give us a reason to live, add value to life, and their loss cannot be replaced. Old age is a time when people are delicate and vulnerable, both emotionally and physically. While going through this stage, seniors must be motivated to live on.
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