May always means Mother’s Day, a day we take stock of all the reasons moms are important to us throughout our lives, and why we are so grateful for them. They have that magical touch to heal our wounds, lift our spirits with a smile and advise us like no one else, no matter what age we may be. This …
Nurses Are Key to Healthy Senior Living
Every year, National Nurses Week focuses attention on the diverse ways the over 3 million nurses in America work to save lives and to improve the health of millions of individuals. This year, the American Nurses Association (ANA) has selected “Culture of Safety ” as the theme for 2016. Annually, National Nurses Week begins May 6 and ends on May …
Helping Seniors with Spring Cleaning
Let the sunshine in with these housekeeping tips Now that the days are getting longer and spring flowers are basking in the warmer weather outdoors, it’s time to take a look at the inside of your senior loved one’s living space. The time-honored tradition of throwing open the doors and windows to welcome the springtime sun and the refreshing breezes …
April Is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month
Help raise awareness this month and all year long More than 1 million people in the U.S. have Parkinson’s disease, says the National Parkinson Foundation, and as many as 60,000 new cases are diagnosed every year. Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, degenerative neurological disorder that affects one in 100 people over age 60. While the average age at onset is 60, some …
Seniors and Caregivers May Qualify for Tax Deductions for Assisted Living Costs, Medical Expenses, and Elder Care
More than 700,000 seniors live in thousands of assisted living facilities throughout the U.S., says a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control ad Prevention (CDC). And nearly 87 percent of residents pay for these facilities out of their own and their families’ financial resources. The good news is that seniors and caregivers may be eligible for tax deductions …
Integral Senior Living Embraces a “Vibrant Life”
Innovative Program Rolls Out to All Communities We at ISL know well that living a vibrant life at any age is a life worth living. Now we are taking the idea of vibrant living a step further by making it easier for residents to be vibrant with our new Vibrant Life® program. Beginning in April, we are rolling out this …
How to Help Seniors Prevent Falling
Older adults have an alarmingly high chance of falling inside and outside the home. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 out of 3 people age 65 and older falls each year. After age 80, that increases to a 1 in 2 chance. That means your senior adult has a 33 percent to 50 percent chance …
When to Take the Car Keys Away from Older Drivers
Signs that the time has come for seniors to stop driving The hardest conversation for adult children to have with elderly parents is talking about giving up driving, according to a recent study and confirmed by many adult children’s experiences. Adult children would often rather talk about finances or end-of-life issues (such as final wishes or wills) than bring up …
Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
How can families afford the costs of senior living communities? Once families have decided that a senior living community is a safe and comfortable option for aging loved ones, the big question looms: how to pay for it. The national median monthly rate for a one-bedroom unit in an assisted living facility is $3,500, according to a recent Cost of …
March Is National Nutrition Month
March is the perfect time of year to observe National Nutrition Month®—because many of us who made New Year’s resolutions to choose healthier foods might need extra encouragement right now. Sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, National Nutrition Month encourages all Americans to make informed food choices and establish sound eating and exercise habits. The theme for 2016 …