#Assisted Living | Excercise | Health & Wellness | Lifestyles & Activities for Seniors
On February 21st, 2018 by Geoffrey
We've discussed fitness and the importance of health in several articles for this blog. But, one thing that we have not discussed is what to do if the person you are caring for is physically compromised in such a way as to make being active very difficult or impossible. In these cases, many people choose […]
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On February 13th, 2018 by Geoffrey
The aging body is an amazing thing. How life can take us from such a small creature to our prime & then through the process of growing old is remarkable indeed. As we age, however, we discover that there are some things that we were never forced to think about before that have suddenly become […]
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On February 9th, 2018 by Geoffrey
Living a full life is something to be proud of! It's been a terrifying journey, full of things we never thought possible. It's been a fantastic journey, full of beauty unable to be expressed. At time, let's be honest, it's been a difficult journey, full of daily drudgery or combat against enemies seen or unseen. […]
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On February 7th, 2018 by Geoffrey
As we age, our skin changes. We notice little things at first. Perhaps it becomes drier, or we notice that it’s a bit more like crepe than it used to be. Wrinkles can be an issue & so can age spots. Skin grows thinner, especially on the hands and face because of a slowing […]
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On February 5th, 2018 by Geoffrey
Have you noticed how prevalent it is to see animals inside of stores & other venues where they wouldn't have been allowed before? Young and old, disabled & seemingly healthy people have these companions with them these days for both physical help, as well as emotional support. Spending time with animals has been shown to […]
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On February 2nd, 2018 by Geoffrey
Most of us are aware that our time on earth will not last forever. It does not matter at all how young we are, the truth is, there is a very real guarantee in life, & that is death. Because of this, it is often astounding how many people carry on their daily affairs […]
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On January 31st, 2018 by Geoffrey
Do you love someone who is fighting Alzheimer's right now? Do you provide care (either part time or full time) to someone who is fighting this battle? If the answer is yes, then you know that there are often safety concerns related specifically to this disease that are important to address, not only for the […]
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On January 29th, 2018 by Geoffrey
As we age, there is a definite sameness that begins to take over life. Same routine, same feelings, same people coming around each day. Once we've made the transition into an assisted living facility, that sameness can continue & even become crushing, if we allow it. It does not have to. Even if our life […]
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On January 26th, 2018 by Geoffrey
According to several different studies of dementia patients, there is promising evidence that a number of activities performed by patients can actually slow down the progression of this disease. You've probably heard that doing crossword puzzles will help keep your memory strong, and that may be true, but in general, there are a whole […]
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On January 22nd, 2018 by Geoffrey
The 21st century is perhaps one of the best times in which a person can grow older. The health care is better than it has ever been. Patients have more rights now that they was normal even a few decades ago. Technology has improved quality & length of life for most elderly people. That technology […]
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