Making the Move to Memory Care: Guidance for Families Facing the Next Step
Making the move to memory care is never easy. Learn how to handle resistance, understand transitional trauma, and ensure your loved one has the support they need.
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8 Conditions That Mimic Dementia (And Are Often Treatable)
Not all memory loss is dementia. Here are 8 treatable conditions that mimic dementia symptoms in older adults, and how to tell them apart.
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Is It Just a Senior Moment - or Something More?
Not all memory loss is dementia. Learn how to tell the difference between normal age-related forgetfulness and when it may be time to speak with a doctor. Includes checklist and expert advice.
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Protecting Your Brain: Lifestyle Changes That May Prevent Dementia
Discover 12 proven strategies to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia, from exercise and sleep to social connection and mental health.
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Spend Father’s Day in an assisted living community
As you prepare to celebrate your father and all he means to your family, you may wonder how to fit your usual celebrations into an assisted living community. Not only does nothing have to suffer from your dad’s transition, but you can also reap benefits from it. Senior living…
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Memorial Day: A Day of Honor
At Aegis Living, it has been our privilege and pleasure to care for many veterans and their family members over the years in our assisted living and memory care communities.
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12 Mother’s Day Activities for Seniors
Ideas for Mom at an Assisted Living Community For those of us with a mother living in an assisted living community, we have a few ideas to make her day even brighter. Here are a few other ideas to celebrate the day: Family Serenade. Mom would be excited to hear a favorite song…
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Earth Day: Let’s get planting!
Remember those satisfying afternoons of working outdoors in the garden? Covered in dirt, sweating from the work and smelling like fresh soil, these are happy memories for many of our Aegis Living residents. Due to physical limitations, many seniors will give up on the demands…
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How does springtime affect Alzheimer’s?
Seniors with Alzheimer’s disease are heavily affected by fluctuations in their regular routines, and they can experience issues when seasons change. This is a common concern during the onset of winter, which can greatly exacerbate sundowning, an increase in restlessness and…
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Sundowning in Dementia: 4 Ways to Calm Evening Agitation
Sundowning triggers late-day confusion in people with dementia. Use these 4 caregiver strategies to ease evening agitation and restore calm.
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A Sense of Purpose for Seniors
We all want to feel like we are contributing to society and leaving our mark on the world.
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Hypothermia in Elderly: A Winter Hazard
The temperature is dropping colder at night.
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Driving Danger: When to take away your parents keys
Whether your loved one should still be driving a car should be based on their physical and mental condition, not only on their age. Many people in good health can drive in their old age, but there are signs to look for and reasons why driving may not be safe. Understand that…
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PTSD in Elderly Veterans Years After Service
Is your dad having difficulty sleeping due to nightmares?
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Vascular Dementia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Vascular dementia is cognitive decline from reduced blood flow to the brain. Learn symptoms, causes, treatment, and when memory care helps.
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Keeping Steady on Your Feet and Preventing Falls
Many older adults experience issues with balance as they age.
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5 Ways to Honor Veterans this 4th of July
Before you fire up the grill and settle into your July 4th barbecue festivities, take a moment to appreciate the men and women in uniform who have fought for your freedom. Think of those who have come home wounded and scarred from war, and for those who may never have made it…
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Hydration for a Healthy Brain
You learn from a young age the importance of drinking enough water every day. Staying hydrated is essential for balancing bodily fluids, cleansing the body of toxins and maintaining bowel function, but for people with Alzheimer’s, water’s effects on the brain may be the most…
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Planning for retirement: 6 Tips for saving now
Most of us want to begin saving for retirement but don’t know where to begin.
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FREE Download: Emergency Preparedness “About Me” Form
You never know when a natural disaster could strike. So be prepared. If you are the caretaker of a senior with dementia, and you are unable to be with them or somehow get separated, make sure this free downloadable form is packed with their survival necessities that include: A…
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How Seniors Can Avoid Tax Scams
There are three letters that can strike fear in our hearts - IRS, the Internal Revenue Service. If you were to pick up the phone and a professional voice is stating their official sounding “IRS badge number” to you, would you question it? Would you push your luck with the…
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Five Fall Crafts for Senior Adults
As the leaves begin to change color and the chill of fall is in the air, we are spending more of our days indoors where it’s warm and toasty. If you are a caregiver caring for an elderly parent, you may want a few suggestions on how to spend your time inside with craft projects…
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Understanding the Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia
At Aegis Living, we care for many residents with dementia, including those with Alzheimer’s disease. When referring to a person with memory loss, the terms “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s” are often used interchangeably. So, is there a difference? There is, let us help clarify…
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The Dangers of Falling
Did you know that the leading cause of injury among elderly adults is the result of a fall? In fact, falls send over two million people to the ER every year! Some falls cause minor bruises and scratches, while other falls can result in an acute injury like a broken hip…
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What are ADLs?
There is a common term that you will hear if you are researching assisted living or memory care communities: ADLs. ADL stands for Activities of Daily Living. These are everyday tasks that, as we age, may become impossible or extremely difficult for one to do without assistance…
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Managing Your Parent’s Finances
As your parent gets older, they may struggle with their finances - paying their bills, managing their accounts, filing their taxes, or balancing a checkbook. Financial concerns are common for many families with elderly parents, particularly if they are living on their own…
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Senior Loneliness Epidemic
Senior isolation is one of the biggest health threats to elderly Americans that is often overlooked. It can have devastating effects physically, emotionally, and mentally. The British have recognized a loneliness epidemic among their elderly population for years - coined the…
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What Matters at the End of Life
Elder care today is not a simple equation of getting a diagnosis and scheduling treatment. It is more about having a quality of life discussion and how treatment might tip the balance - negatively or positively. Most of us are woefully unprepared to face end-of-life…
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Retirement Planning for Childless Baby Boomers
What’s a RINK? You may be hearing this term more frequently. RINKs: Retired, Independent, No Kids. The concern or reason this term has become more prevalent in the news and our industry is due to the overwhelming number of baby boomers who are now reaching retirement age…
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Signs of Depression in Your Parent
Do they mope around all day?
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Now is the time for your family to get power of attorney
Perhaps your mom is newly widowed, your dad has been diagnosed with dementia, or your parents have let their house fall in disrepair. You may be realizing that your parent’s ability to care for themselves is changing as they get older. At this stage in life, a change in health…
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10 Longevity Tips for Seniors: How to Live Better, Longer
Ten science-backed longevity habits for older adults, from daily movement and Blue Zones eating to sleep, purpose, and social connection.
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7 Options to Pay for Senior Housing Now and Later
Your parent’s future might be a topic that they don’t want to face, or perhaps you have been in denial. It can be a complicated issue, filled with challenges and difficult decisions. However, many families find that in the end, their parent is happier and healthier having made…
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Technology for Seniors
Although there remains a great divide between the older generation and younger Americans adopting technology, that divide is becoming narrower as baby boomers reach retirement age. In fact, with a boom in our aging population on the horizon, this next senior generation owns and…
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Solving Senior Sleep Problems
As you reach for your eyeglasses to read the morning newspaper or think twice about ordering a spicy meal, you may be aware of the physical changes happening to you as you age. Some changes are small and bothersome, while others can greatly affect your daily life. One of the…
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How to Age in Place Safely: A Family's Guide
Aging in place means staying in your home as you age. Here's how to know when it works, when to modify, and when to consider assisted living.
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Part-Time Job Opportunities for Seniors
Just because you have retired, your skills are not obsolete. As a senior, you bring a wealth of experience, maturity, creativity, and expertise to a job. If you are looking to make a little extra money to add to your retirement or perhaps you are interested in keeping your…
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How to Take Away the Car Keys
Have you driven with your parent lately? Maybe you’ve noticed they’re having troubles with changing lanes, or their reaction time has slowed. Are there are scrapes and dents on the car that hadn’t been there before? Perhaps they’ve forgotten a route home they’ve driven for the…
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Senior Population Growth Drives Development
America’s aging population is transforming all aspects of healthcare, including senior housing. You’ve likely noticed new senior housing popping up in your neighborhood, maybe even new Aegis Living communities! That’s because senior living operators are preparing for what’s…
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The Importance of Staying Hydrated
Pour yourself a tall glass of water to sip while you read this hot topic for seniors on dehydration. The definition of dehydration is that you lose more fluid than you take in. Many of us believe dehydration is prevented by our body’s natural sense of thirst to remind us to…
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6 Activities for Grandparents to Play with Grandchildren
There’s nothing like the bond between grandparent and grandchild, and summer vacation provides ample opportunities for grandparents to spoil their little ones with attention and affection. Instead of planning long days at the zoo or beach, try these activities that can easily…
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Gardening Benefits and Safety for Seniors
There is nothing like the feeling that summer brings. Warmer temperatures make it hard to resist the great outdoors and all the activities the longer days allow. One such activity, gardening, has multiple benefits, especially for our older loved ones. Health Conscious Gardening…
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How Aegis Living Prepares for Natural Disasters
Being a West Coast company has its perks. Beautiful weather, access to the ocean, lakes, mountains, and desert climate, you’ll find it here. Though we’re lucky to avoid hurricane season, we have our own set of potential natural disasters to prepare for each year: earthquakes…
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9 Signs Your Spouse Needs More Care at Home
Nine warning signs your spouse needs more care at home, with expert guidance on when to bring in respite, assisted living, or memory care.
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What Are U.S. Annual Long-Term Care Costs?
As you narrow down long-term care (LTC) options for you and your loved ones, you may have questions and concerns about the monthly costs associated with all of the possibilities.
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8 Science-Backed Ways to Reduce Your Alzheimer's Risk
Eight evidence-based habits, from the MIND diet to sleep, exercise, and social connection, that can help lower your Alzheimer's risk.
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Start Volunteering with Seniors
If you enjoy working with seniors, sharing stories, discovering history, and cultivating relationships, our aging population may provide the perfect volunteer opportunities.
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10 Things to Know When Touring Assisted Living
A 10-point checklist for touring assisted living communities, including what to ask, what to observe, and the red flags worth walking away from.
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Caffeine and its Effect on Seniors
56% of Americans are coffee drinkers and consume an average of 3.1 cups a day.
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Hearing Loss in Seniors: Causes, Signs, and Help
Learn the causes, warning signs, and treatments for age-related hearing loss, plus the proven link between untreated hearing loss and dementia.
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Exercise as You Age
By now you know how important a healthy lifestyle is for your well-being and longevity. And while a healthy diet is a major contributing factor, exercise is just as important and often overlooked. According to a CDC report in 2018, only 23% of U.S. adults get the proper amount…
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Finding the Right Assisted Living Community
With so many assisted living options available, finding the right fit for your loved one could come down to minor details that make their new community feel like ‘home.’ While some needs are obvious, like great staff, quality care, and well-cared for campus, it’s the little…
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Independent and Assisted Living Differences
Have you noticed that your parents are having a harder time keeping up with their family home and could benefit from downsizing? Senior living communities are a great way to ensure your parents remain active and social. We recently broke down the differences between assisted…
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10 Early Signs of Dementia Families Notice First
The 10 early signs of dementia families notice first, plus expert guidance on when to see a doctor and plan next steps.
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Nursing Home or Assisted Living?
Have you noticed that your parent could use a little help? They’re missing their medications; maybe they’ve had a fall that requires they have more assistance day to day. Now it’s the time to decide where to go, but you’re not sure what kind of care they need. Do they need a…
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Most Common Types of Dementia
Getting a call that a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia can be difficult and confusing. What does it mean? How will this affect their life? How can I help them? A great way to start is by understanding the diagnosis itself. For starters, did you know dementia isn’t a…
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Best Activities for Seniors to Stay Healthy in 2024
The best activities for seniors blend movement, social connection, and brain engagement. Here are seven proven options backed by research.
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How to Stay Confident as You Age: 7 Proven Strategies
Confidence in later life is built, not lost. Here are 7 practical ways to help your aging parent feel strong, valued, and self-assured.
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Making Plans for Your Aging Parents
As children, your parents seem invincible.
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Nutritional Needs of Seniors
As the temperatures change we find ourselves craving warm comfort foods - calorie-laden coffee drinks, pumpkin spice sweet treats, and cheesy casseroles.
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How Does Music Benefit Senior Health? 4 Proven Ways
Music boosts memory, mood, movement, and creativity in older adults - here's how to use it daily, plus what neuroscience and geriatricians recommend.
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11 Common Aging Health Issues
As we age, we notice more outward signs of the passing years such as deepening wrinkles, pronounced laugh lines, grey hair, or we pick up our reading glasses more frequently.
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Gifts for Seniors Using Senses
When looking for a gift for your parent or older spouse, consider their five senses as inspiration - sight, smell, taste, touch, and sound.
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What Makes Aegis Living Different?
CEO and founder, Dwayne Clark, created Aegis Living with the determination of creating an alternative to the sad “old folks’ home.”
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Why Your Parent Needs a Power of Attorney Now
A power of attorney protects your parent's finances and healthcare choices if they can't decide for themselves. Here's why it matters and how to set one up.
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Value of Intergenerational Relationships
Did you know September is Intergeneration Month, a time to intentionally connect generations to communicate age-related gratitude and needs?
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Who Will Take Care of Mom?
When you ask, “Who will care for my mom or dad?”
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Managing Medication for your Parents
As your parent gets older, their medication list can get longer and more complicated.
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Smoky Air Quality and Seniors
As another day of eerie smoke from wild fires covers much of the West Coast, we are closing our windows, staying inside, not running the vacuum, blowing our noses, and adding drops to our burning eyes.
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What to expect of dining in assisted living
One of the questions that are commonly asked during a tour with families is: What does the food taste like here?
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How to Set Caregiver Boundaries Without Guilt
Practical scripts, a boundary-type table, and expert guidance to help family caregivers set limits without guilt or burnout.
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Giving Back Keeps Seniors Healthy
Do Good, Feel Good.
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Have You Saved Enough for Retirement?
The generation born between 1946 and 1964 are referred to as the baby boomer generation, and they are now reaching retirement age.
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Finding Diversity in Assisted Living
Our assisted living and memory care communities are highly diverse - both in the people we serve and the staff who care for them.
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Practicing the Ancient Art of Tai Chi
You’ve most likely seen them at your local parks practicing as an individual or a small group moving slowly in a fluid routine.
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5 Ways Staying Social Keeps Seniors Healthy
Five evidence-backed ways social connection protects older adults' brains, hearts, and longevity, plus how to build it daily.
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Our employees are the heart of senior care
Innovation, empowerment, and compassion for our staff is the DNA of our company culture.
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Seniors Engaging with Amazon’s Alexa
Our Life Enrichment Directors, who manage all activities and outings for our residents, are a fountain of information.
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Does Alcohol Cause Dementia? What Families Should Know
Heavy drinking can trigger alcohol-related dementia in seniors. Learn the signs, diagnosis, and why early intervention often reverses symptoms.
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5 Safe Exercises for Seniors: A Doctor-Backed Guide
Five low-impact exercises - walking, tai chi, yoga, swimming, and strength training - proven to boost balance, mood, and fall prevention.
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Understanding What Assisted Living Offers
With over twenty years in the industry at Aegis Living, we live and breathe assisted living every day in our work.
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How do I Convince Mom it’s Time to Consider Assisted Living?
Is your elderly parent struggling to live on their own?
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4 Basic Health Tips for Caregivers and Seniors
With our busy lives and packed schedules, we often forget the basics of good health.
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Signs your parent needs care?
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
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What is Assisted Living?
Are you worried that mom might take another bad fall?
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How to Celebrate Veterans Day
November 11th is Veterans Day.
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The Importance of Healthy Senior Nutrition
Who doesn’t turn into a kid again around Halloween?
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What Activities for Seniors May Reduce Falls?
The three keys to reducing your parent’s fall risk are muscular strength, balance, and flexibility.
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Bathroom Safety for Your Aging Parent
As your parent ages, there are tasks you may take for granted that they now struggle with or are hazardous to their health.
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Your Career in Assisted Living
For many of us, Labor Day marked the beginning of the new school year, or maybe the end of summer.
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National Grandparents Day: Sharing Time Together
In September we celebrate National Grandparents Day - a day to cherish your beloved grandmother or grandfather by spending quality time with them as a family.
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How to Prepare for Your Aging Parents' Future: 6 Steps
A practical 6-step roadmap to prepare for your aging parents' future before a crisis forces rushed decisions.
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How to Properly Use a Cane
Many seniors resist using a cane because they don’t want to appear old or frail.
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Introverts: Finding Comfort in an Assisted Living Community
Peppering your Facebook feed, you may have seen some online surveys to identify if you are an introvert or extrovert.
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Dehydration Concerns for your Parent
Pour yourself a glass of ice-cold water to sip while you read this hot topic on dehydration.
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Vision Loss May Limit Independence
After the age of 40, many of us find we regularly need reading glasses.
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Foot Health: When Your Dogs Are Barking!
Pretty, pink painted toenails not only look nice but can affect your mom’s quality of life.
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Finding the Secrets to a Long (Vibrant) Life
On Monday, HBO debuted a new documentary, “If You’re Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast.”
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Burning the Candle at Both Ends: The Working Caregiver
Juggling the demands of work, spouse, children, pets, and leisure time for yourself can be difficult enough to manage, but add the responsibility of caring for a senior parent […]
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7 Ways to Boost a Senior’s Self-Esteem
Many seniors lose their self-esteem as they get older.
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The Emotional Side of Moving to Assisted Living
Your family is confident with your decision to move your elderly parent into an assisted living community.
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Springtime Activities for Seniors
As our neighborhoods erupt in shades of pink from cherry blossoms, we can shake off those winter blues with the guarantee that spring is on its way.
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Top Tips for Seniors During Allergy Season
The sun is shining, flowers are in bloom, trees are leafing out, and the bees are buzzing.
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Helping Your Elderly Parent Prepare for Tax Season
Preparing your taxes can be confusing and stressful for many of us, but consider the stress of untangling complicated finances for your elderly parent.
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How to Help Your Elderly Parent Quit Smoking
Is your elderly parent finally committed to kicking their smoking habit?
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Changes in Your Sleep Patterns
Daylight savings time means moving our clocks ahead and losing an hour of sleep.
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The Nutritional Value of Nuts
As a caregiver, you may find yourself in a rut when it comes to your senior loved one’s diet.
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Stay Young at Heart Through Healthy Hobbies
What is the key to staying young at heart? Keep playing as you get older.
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Love Just Gets Better with Age!
Marketers target their Valentine’s Day message to a younger audience of romantic new loves, first dates, and newlyweds.
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Wear Red for Heart Health Awareness
Lay out your red dress, dust off your red heels, or press your red blouse, in February we recognize National Wear Red Day for heart health.
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7 Signs Your Mom Needs More Help at Home
Seven concrete signs your mom may need more help at home, with expert guidance on when to consider assisted living or memory care.
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A Holistic Approach for Dealing With Holiday Stress
No sooner have we placed the leftover turkey and stuffing in the refrigerator, then we are off searching for the perfect holiday presents, wrapping gifts, and baking treats.
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Loneliness Around the Holidays
‘Tis the season for families to gather around the dining room table in celebration, friends to meet to finish last-minute shopping, and parties to be thrown to usher in the new year.
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Oral Health for Seniors
As we pile our plates high with turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes this Thanksgiving, we wanted to remind you about an often-overlooked health issue for many seniors - oral health.
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Over-the-Counter Medication Safety
Just because you can purchase over-the-counter medications at your local grocery store or drugstore, it does not mean these are harmless.
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Malnutrition In the Elderly
The word “malnutrition” makes us think of those in third world countries, war-torn cities, or those living in extreme poverty.
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Myths About the Flu Vaccine
The children have returned to school.
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Who is Susceptible to Shingles?
If you are the caregiver for your aging parent, it is important to know who is susceptible to shingles.
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Four Tips for an Elderly Parent Diagnosed with Diabetes
According to the American Diabetes Association, more than one-quarter of the adults in America over the age of 65 have diabetes (types 1 or 2), and approximately one-half of older adults have pre-diabetes. Among the aging populations, type 2 diabetes is an increasing problem. A…
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Overcoming Barriers to Elderly Exercise
While you may be increasing your workouts for bathing suit season, your elderly loved one may have stopped being active altogether. This lack of elderly exercise can be detrimental to their health and well-being. There are legitimate barriers to why some older adults no longer…
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Grieving the Death of a Spouse
As an adult child who loses an elderly parent, the initial shock and sadness will slowly lessen in time. But the grieving process for your surviving parent can be profoundly different than your experience. An elderly parent may be facing many challenges that might be harder to…
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Parents today are busy with jam-packed calendars and balancing the commitments of home, work, and children. We look forward to summer break to ease our hectic schedules. Make the most of your free time this summer by bringing your children to visit their grandparents. If your…
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Summer Safety in the Garden
With the sun shining and the flowers blooming, many seniors will spend their time enjoying one of their favorite outdoor hobbies this summer - gardening. But as you get older, there are precautions that you need to take to enjoy your time in the garden safely. Whether you are…
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The Discomfort of Aging Skin Issues
Your real age can be betrayed by your skin. Wrinkles, dry skin, age spots, and bruising can all be signs of the years written on the face, arms, hands, and legs of seniors. It is a natural part of the aging process for your skin to change as you age. But skins issues that cause…
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The Effects of Hearing Loss in the Elderly
One of the most common conditions to impact the elderly is hearing loss. Approximately one in three adults between the ages of 65 and 75 experience hearing loss and nearly half of those over the age of 75 have difficulty with hearing clearly. Hearing loss in the elderly can…
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Four Common Myths About Pain and the Elderly
Many of our elderly quietly endure pain on a daily basis. They make excuses from their pain or deny they are in pain to their family members or caregivers. Pain should not disrupt your daily activities or diminish your quality of life. And caregivers need to be vigilant and…
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Reasons Behind Disrupted Sleep
As we age, we experience many physical changes from needing reading glasses for the morning newspaper to being less able to tolerate spicy food, but there is one significant change that can truly affect your personal well-being and happiness - sleep. It is normal that our sleep…
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The Health Benefits Of A Pet
One of our sous chefs surprised our residents with his family’s five new Golden Retriever puppies. These energetic balls of yellow fur and unlimited licks cuddled, played, and visited with our residents for the afternoon. As you could see from their smiles, the joy of a puppy…
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Tips to Decorate an Assisted Living Apartment
When designing for an elderly loved one’s new assisted living apartment, keep in mind that the space needs to be practical. But practical doesn’t mean that it can’t be stylish and beautiful. The space needs to be easy to maneuver, safe and items should be purposeful. Here are…
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How to Help a Parent with Dementia Dress Independently
Dressing supports dignity for a loved one with dementia. Use these clothing, closet, and cueing tips to make mornings calmer and more independent.
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How to Protect Seniors From Financial Fraud: 10 Tips
Spot the warning signs of elder fraud and protect your parent's finances with 10 practical, expert-backed tips you can use today.
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Who cares for your family member after a hospital stay?
If your older family member is admitted to the hospital for an illness or surgery, do you know your care and rehab options once they are discharged? Even after a hip replacement, an elderly patient may stay in the hospital only three or four days, depending on their progress…
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Post-holiday assessment: Should your senior parent live alone?
You have made it through the holidays. The gift wrapping, shopping, family dinners, travel, and sleep deprivation.
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Are You Concerned About Elderly Pneumonia?
During the winter months, the elderly population is more vulnerable to developing pneumonia from respiratory viruses, related to colds or influenza. Pneumonia is a common and potentially deadly illness, especially for this population. It is currently the eighth leading cause of…
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Dementia: Keeping the season merry inspired by their spirit.
Many of us feel very nostalgic during the holiday season. We remember leaving cookies for Santa, unwrapping our first bike, making pies with mom, lighting the menorah, or waiting for the snow to fall. Many of us find our holidays firmly rooted in traditions and past memories…
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How to be a medical advocate for your aging parent
As your parent ages, they may begin to slow down not only physically, but also cognitively. They may process things much slower and their comprehension can diminish. Tasks that may have been easy are now a source of frustration and can be confusing to them. This can be…
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30 Questions to Ask Your Grandparents
As families of all ages gather together it is the perfect opportunity for grandchildren to learn more about their grandparents. Encourage your children to talk to their grandparents, ask questions, and share more about their lives. It is a meaningful way to pass along family…
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What Is Geriatric Psychiatry? A Family's Guide
Geriatric psychiatry treats depression, anxiety, and dementia in older adults. Here's when to consult one and what care looks like.
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Finding the best caregivers for your loved one
Who is really caring for your mom or dad on a daily basis? We know that moving your parent into an assisting living community can be a difficult decision. It can be stressful for not only your parent moving into a new situation, but for you as the adult child. You want to make…
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Using the Expertise of a Geriatrician
One of the many things that a new parent prepares for, before the arrival of their bouncing baby, is selecting a pediatrician - a doctor who specializes in the physical, behavioral, and mental health of a growing child. They are particularly knowledgeable in the symptoms and…
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When your sense of taste and smell fade
The taste of a freshly baked peanut butter cookie can remind you of your mom covered in flour greeting you after a long day at school. The smell of pipe tobacco might remind you of your grandfather reading you a book in his leather chair. Tastes and smells hold memories. As…
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VA Aid and Attendance Benefits for Veterans and Spouses
A plain-English guide to VA Aid and Attendance benefits, eligibility, payment amounts, and how to apply for veterans and surviving spouses.
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Flu Season is Around the Corner
It has long been recognized by the medical community that seniors are at a higher risk of serious complications and hospitalization from the flu. Because immune defenses become weaker with age, this elderly age group contains the majority of deaths attributed to influenza. As…
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The Power of a Pet
Many people say that a house doesn’t feel like a home without a four-legged, furry friend - particularly for seniors who have been lifelong pet owners. The companionship of a pet has been shown to build self-esteem in the elderly, increase cognitive alertness, and lift the…
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Fight Three Common Assisted Living Fears
When it’s time to consider assisted living for your senior loved one, you’re likely to encounter worries and fears from both sides. You can help yourself by doing your research into assisted living and choosing the best possible community - and you can help your loved one by…
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Hydration Stations - Healthy Relief from Summer Heat Wave
As temperatures remain in the 80’s and 90’s across much of the Western United States, concerns for seniors and those more vulnerable to dehydration continue to grow as well. Water is an easy answer but experts at assisted-living industry leader Aegis Living say there are…
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Top tips for touring an assisted living community
When walking into an assisted living community for the first time, you may be overwhelmed. It can be a mix of emotions and concerns. By staying focused and knowing what to look for, your decision-making process may be easier and more helpful to find the perfect fit for your…
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People to know at an assisted living community
As you help your parents transition to living in a senior community, knowing the right people will pave the way for all of you. Your loved ones will be well taken care of no matter who you know, but having the right people to go to in case of any questions or concerns can make…
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The Story of Dwayne J. Clark, Aegis Living founder
Aegis Living is a leader in the world of assisted living, thanks to decades of dedication providing seniors with comfort, security and memory care. While it stands at the forefront of senior care today, Aegis Living has humble beginnings that date to 1997, when Dwayne J. Clark…
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What does your loved one need in an assisted living community?
As you think of moving your parents or other loved ones into an assisted living community, it’s important to assess what they need in such an environment. Some needs are universal, like competent staff, a clean apartment and proven high-quality care. Others, however, are down…
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Planning your own long-term care
As you locate the assisted living community that will best suit your parents, you may be thinking about your own senior years and how you will handle your own personal needs then. While it is difficult to say precisely what you will need in terms of care and support, you could…
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Keeping our seniors safe: Innovative safety measures at Aegis
When someone places their parent in an assisted living community, they may become overwhelmed with concerns.
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Help your parents enjoy life enrichment at Aegis
Aegis senior communities offer a wealth of enrichment activities to help residents experience the mental stimulation and joy necessary for a positive assisted livingexperience. More than a calendar of events, Aegis’ activity selection caters to each resident’s mental, physical…
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The powerful impact of music on memory care
As you search for the best community for your loved one who requires senior living or Alzheimer’s care, be sure to seek out memory care. Memory care involves many techniques that can keep your loved one happier and healthier. Even when our cognitive faculties begin to go, we…
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Fun for grandparents and grandkids at senior living communities
If your kids are used to visiting your parents at their home - with plenty of space and maybe even a backyard - the transition to seeing them in a senior living community might be a jarring one for them. Little ones especially may not really know how to react to seeing your…
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Advice on paying for assisted living
As you look into assisted living options for your senior loved one, you’ll encounter a lot of difficult questions. What does he or she need in terms of care? How far out of your way can mom or dad really live before it becomes a stress on both of you? And - for many people…
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Top senior nutrition tips
Top senior nutrition tips focus on the importance of a healthy lifestyle. This includes not only eating right, but also learning to make informed choices about diet and developing good physical activity habits. But the importance of healthy living continues each of the 365 days…
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The link between Alzheimer’s and cardiovascular disease
Increasingly, researchers are finding a correlation between that what is good for the heart, is also good for the brain. Good blood flow to the grey matter is essential for the function and wellness of brain cells. With each heartbeat, about 25% of the blood is delivered to the…
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Seniors Give Back to Community
Each Aegis Living community is a tight-knit family of residents where seniors with Alzheimer’s can meet and make lasting relationships with others moving along the same path in life. It leads to a warm and welcoming environment built on compassion, care and mutual comforting…
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How socializing helps the brain function better
It’s well known that social interaction is key to cognitive development and function from a young age. However, staying socially active is also very important for seniors, as it may help slow down mental decline associated with dementia. Unfortunately, aging adults often find…
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Finding peace in Life’s Haven
At Aegis Living, one of the main goals is to improve the quality of life for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease. The core of each memory care community is the Life’s Neighborhood program, which was designed to increase enjoyment and enhance general mental, physical and emotional…
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Caregiver relief: A short-term assisted living stay
If your mom has health issues that get to the stage where she can no longer live alone or conduct the everyday functions of life, a caregiver may need to step in. It can be an overwhelming task. Some even quit their jobs and neglect social life in order to dedicate their time…
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Infographic: Is Alzheimer’s Disease More Common in Males or Females?
Is Alzheimer’s disease more common in males or females?
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Guilt and denial: Moving a parent with Alzheimer’s to senior care
Alzheimer’s disease affects the mind in many ways, leading to loss of memory, confusion, poor judgment and decision-making skills.
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How Aegis Living amenities enhance senior lifestyles
Many assisted living communities focus solely on health care. After all, making sure residents are healthy is the most important aspect of these centers. But Aegis Living takes a broader approach to care, working to improve all aspects of seniors‘ lives through various tested…
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The many care options at Aegis Living
Living a happy, healthy life is about more than just medical care, which is why Aegis Living commits itself to reinventing the way seniorsare treated in assisted living environments. With a mission based on compassion, Aegis’ 30 communities are dedicated to making a difference…
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While traditional assisted living centers focus on keeping seniors physically healthy, Aegis Living commits itself not only to helping those with Alzheimer’s
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Are anxiety medications linked to Alzheimer’s?
As the medical community continues to delve further into the field of Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment, scientists and doctors have been proposing new potential causes. According to Harvard Health Publishing, reports link two common classes of drugs to dementia…
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Get to Know Dr. Shirley Newell, Chief Medical Officer at Aegis Living
Aegis Living is dedicated to transforming the way people see senior housing by providing those with dementia stress-free […]
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Healthy eating for mental wellness
We all know the foods we eat have an effect on every part of the body. A balanced, nutritious diet provides you with energy for physical activity but also promotes cognitive function, a healthy sleep schedule and better control over your emotions. Poor eating habits can lead to…
Read article →When Is the Best Time of Day to Take Medications?
When your parent takes a pill matters as much as which pill they take. Here's how timing affects blood pressure, cholesterol, and bone medications.
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Common Medicare mistakes to avoid
Once you turn 65, having quality health insurance and treatment is a must for your well-being, and Medicare, more than likely, will be part of your health plan. Medicare is a popular government program among seniors, and has been helpful for baby boomers as they reach…
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The 7 Stages of Dementia: Symptoms & Timeline
A plain-English guide to the 7 stages of dementia - symptoms, duration, and what caregivers should plan for at each stage.
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Talking to your children about dementia
Dementia is a mental disease that is far-reaching and can affect the entire family, including children and grandchildren. For kids and teens, seeing their grandparents suffer from cognitive decline can be a confusing and upsetting experience. Although the senior affected by…
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Power of Attorney for Seniors: A Complete Guide
A plain-English guide to power of attorney for seniors - types, timing, costs, and how to choose the right agent before a crisis hits.
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Where to get dementia caregiver training and resources
Learning to take care of a parent experiencing dementia can be challenging, but there are several training programs and great resources
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Foods that can disrupt your parent’s sleep schedule
Sleep is one of the most underrated aspects of our well-being, especially during our senior years. Having a restless night every once and a while is completely normal for most people. However, a prolonged period without a good night’s rest can have a major impact on overall…
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The best memory games for seniors
Many seniors know the benefits of exercising the body, but there are many good reasons to encourage your aging loved one to exercise their brain as well. With dementia and cognitive decline being major concerns in seniors, learning to improve brain health is as important as…
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5 decorating tips for your new senior living home
Part of helping your parent make moving to his or her new senior living facility a more positive experience is adding those little extras that turn a house into a home. The transition from the home that your mother always knew to a senior living apartment is a big change in her…
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Understanding what care is covered by Medicare, and what isn’t
If you and your loved one have decided that assisted living facilities are the best option for overall health and well-being, there are several things that you will need to discuss, including what is and isn’t covered by Medicare. The services, location and amenities that your…
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Making new friends in senior living: The basics
Getting older can be tough, so it’s important for new assisted living residents to have good friends who can help them along the way. As you know, friendship is one of the most wonderful parts of life, but it can be hard to make new friends when you are in your 70s and 80s. If…
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What to pack for a move to an assisted living community
When preparing to move your parent into an assisted living facility, you will need to make yet another decision: what to pack and what to discard. Moving can be a tough transition no matter your age, but especially for seniors who want to hang onto all of their belongings…
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Best non-impact workouts for seniors
Many seniors deal with achy joints and soreness as they get older, but that doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy the benefits of non-impact exercise. Physical activity is essential to staying healthy and living a more balanced life. Thankfully, there are many ways to break a sweat…
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3 easy ways to stay in touch with family
The Internet is a prevalent means of communication and there are many ways that we can stay in touch with family. With smartphones now the norm for many individuals, your parents don’t have to wait to chat with their children and grandchildren or to catch up with an old friend…
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What Are the Benefits of Assisted Living? A 2024 Guide
Assisted living offers personalized care, 24/7 safety, socialization, and better health outcomes - here's what families gain when they make the move.
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Top 3 budgeting tips for seniors
Caring for a loved one is never easy, especially if they are living on a fixed income.
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3 benefits of mental exercise for seniors
Seniors who want to stay young can retain their youthfulness by keeping their brain’s neural pathways balanced.
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