7 Signs It's Time for Long-Term Memory Care
Seven concrete signs - from medication mix-ups to wandering - that show when a loved one with memory loss needs long-term care.
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Understanding and Managing Repetitive Behaviors in Dementia
Explore compassionate strategies to manage repetitive behaviors in loved ones with dementia. Learn how understanding and empathy can transform caregiving experiences.
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How to Talk to Your Parents About Long-Term Care
A compassionate guide to talking with aging parents about long-term care - what to say, when to start, and how to keep dignity at the center.
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The 7 Stages of Dementia: What to Expect at Each Step
A clear, stage-by-stage guide to how dementia progresses and how families can plan compassionate care at every step.
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Meaningful Care Without Medication: Holistic Approaches to Dementia
Learn how therapies like music, movement, reminiscence, and cognitive stimulation can help manage dementia symptoms and improve daily life - no prescription required.
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Understanding Alzheimer's: Signs, Stages, and Care Options
A clear guide to Alzheimer's disease: what it is, how it progresses, treatment options, and how to support a loved one at every stage.
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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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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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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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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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Respite Care to Support the Caregiver
At one time or another, you may feel like you are about to hit a wall.
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Managing the Parent - Child Role Reversal
There comes a time as adult children when we need to step into a caregiver role for our aging parents.
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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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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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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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5 benefits of respite care
Providing care for an aging parent with escalating health issues can be an overwhelming task that is exhausting not only mentally and emotionally, but also on a physical level. That’s why it’s important for caregivers to take time away from this responsibility and focus on…
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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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Current Life Expectancy in the U.S.
Today’s baby boomers are rebels. They are defying the typical stereotypes of aging and redefining what is considered age-appropriate. The 60+ generation is more vibrant, active, and youthful than past generations. Technology benefits the youth, but older generations are more…
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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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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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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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The Rise of the Millennial Caregiver
The impending silver tsunami raises many questions about who will take over the caregiver role the boomer generation has assumed. Though most headlines put baby boomers at war with millennials - criticizing work ethic, food trends, and residential choices - millennial children are…
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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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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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Healthy Benefits of Gratitude for Caregivers
Gratitude lowers caregiver stress and improves sleep, mood, and heart health. Here's how to build a daily practice that actually sticks.
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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 Lives in Assisted Living?
Perhaps you never thought that one day your mom or dad may be unable to care for themselves.
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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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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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Help Your Parent Adjust to Their New Home
Your family has toured communities, spent lunches at assisted living options, met multiple residents and staff, and now you have made your final selection […]
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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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How Can You Help a Dementia Caregiver?
If you have a friend or a sibling caring for a parent or loved one with dementia, there are many ways that you can love and support them. A caregiver to someone living with dementia or Alzheimer’s is experiencing not only the daily demand of their care but also the personal…
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Are Married Couples Healthier?
Many studies support the link between marriage, good health, and mental wellbeing.
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Early Signs of Dementia: 10 Symptoms Families Notice First
The earliest signs of dementia are subtle - repeated questions, missed bills, trouble following a recipe. Here's what to watch for and when to act.
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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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Nursing Care in Assisted Living Communities
When your parent moves to an assisted living community, it is typically because you are concerned that they cannot live on their own due to illness […]
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Types of Care Offered in Assisted Living?
This is a common scenario for many families who don’t know where to turn for help.
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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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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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How to keep your senior parents together.
Life expectancy around the world continues to increase steadily.
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Signs your parent needs care?
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
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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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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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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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Is Your Parent Ready for Assisted Living?
How do you know if your elderly loved one needs to move into an assisted living community?
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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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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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Knowing Your Family Health History
Each time you visit the doctor, you are asked about your family history.
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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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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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10 Tips for Longevity on Centenarian Day!
Can you picture yourself blowing out a hundred glowing candles on your birthday cake?
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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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How to Pay for Assisted Living: 7 Funding Options
Seven proven ways to pay for assisted living - from private savings and long-term care insurance to VA Aid & Attendance and Medicaid waivers.
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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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Love and Longevity
This Valentine’s Day, celebrate with your whole heart because it could mean that you might live longer. Studies show there is a link between love and longevity, so break out the heart-shaped chocolate boxes and plan a romantic evening with your sweetie! As you move into your…
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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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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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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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4 Ways to Support a Friend Whose Spouse has Dementia
The spouse of someone living with dementia is experiencing not only the pressure of caring for a loved one, but also their own personal loss and sadness. This profound change in their relationship can be difficult and overwhelming for the couple. Many caregiving spouses don’t…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 do I do when a parent is experiencing dementia?
It can be difficult to change your role from child to caregiver. For many individuals, living with a parent with dementia can be overwhelming and isolating at first; however, there are several tools available to support you along the way. If you work or have kids of your own…
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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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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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