October is Long-Term Care Planning Month Do you have a plan in place? This month (and any month) seniors are encouraged, and those acting on their behalf, to develop a plan to help meet the high costs of long-term care. For the most part, a majority of long-term care costs are not covered by most health insurance plans or Medicare. …
5 Trusted Strategies When Researching Assisted Living & Memory Care
See a change in your parent or loved one that leads you to believe they might benefit from an assisted living community? You don’t know where to turn. As the healthcare industry experiences a digital boom, 77% of us begin our healthcare search online, according 2015 Healthcare Consumer Trends survey. But how do we know who and what to trust? Here …
Alzheimer’s Update
The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2015 took place in July in Washington, DC. The conference provides the opportunity for dementia researchers around the globe to come together and share their study results, with the aim of stepping closer to prevention and treatment strategies for Alzheimer’s and other dementias The conference reported some very promising results highlights include: Promising new …
Different types of Senior Living options
In today’s marketplace there are variety of housing and care types from which to choose from including independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing care. We can help assess you or your loved one for the most appropriate environment based on your needs. While there are many different types of senior living options available, here is a very …
Famous Quotes About the Month of August
“Remember to be gentle with yourself and others. We are all children of chance and none can say why some fields will blossom while others lay brown beneath the August sun.”—Kent Nerburn, American writer “When summer opens, I see how fast it matures, and fear it will be short; but after the heats of July and August, I am …
August Is National Eye Exam Month
It’s a fact of life that vision changes occur as you get older, says the National Optometric Association. But, when detected and treated as a result of annual eye exams, these changes don’t have to compromise your lifestyle. As you reach your 60s and beyond, you need to be aware of the age-related eye health problems that could cause vision …
Signs Your Loved One Might Need Senior Living Arrangements
How can we tell when seniors might be ready for the services of a senior living community? Look for these signs. Depression or low mood. Do you observe a lower activity level? Are they seeing friends and partaking in activities they have loved for years? Loss of mobility. Are they having difficulty moving around their home, or going up and …
This August Seniors Should Take Advantage of Summer
August is a month in which summer is in full swing- a season that reminds adults of favorite childhood memories like outdoor picnics, long bike rides and visits with family and friends. Those good memories are carried in the hearts and minds of seniors everywhere, and many relish the season fondly. And now that the long, hot summer days are …
ALZHEIMER’S NEWS
Recently in the news there have been several reports linking the MIND diet and the prevention of Alzheimer’s. Researchers have discovered that those who boasted a diet with plenty of berries, leafy greens and fish saw a major drop in their risk of Alzheimer’s. MIND stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay. It’s similar to two other healthy meal plans: …
Fun Things To Do with Grandkids This Summer
Summertime offers plenty of opportunities for families to connect—kids are out of school, vacation days are scheduled, and warm weather brings us out and about. When your grandkids (or great-grandkids!) come to visit, do you need some ideas for low-cost activities that are fun for all ages? We have a few suggestions for residents and their families—simple ways to have …