#Assisted Living | Health & Wellness | Lifestyles & Activities for Seniors
On May 24th, 2019 by Chassidy Greaver
Things have changed greatly in the last 200 years. We have gone from people groups that are largely confined to one geographic location, to individuals who traipse across the globe at high speeds and for various reasons. We’ve been to space. We no longer depend upon our own feet or the feet of animals to […]
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On April 2nd, 2019 by Chassidy Greaver
Some people say blood is thicker than water. Family is important, that much is certain. One thing about family, however, is that it cannot be chosen. You are born or adopted into a family, it is not your choice. With family, it is chosen for you & it is an amazing thing, but even […]
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On February 11th, 2019 by Chassidy Greaver
Do you know how to remain considerate when all those around you seem to be losing their minds? No? Me either! It is incredibly difficult to rise above the pettiness that I’ve been experiencing lately while going about my business in the world around me. But, this is where the older generation has much to […]
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On December 18th, 2018 by Chassidy Greaver
According to one survey, 16% of Americans have been caregivers to another person in the past year. That may not seem like a lot, but consider that this is only one year, and that most people have become an unpaid caregiver to someone at least for a short while throughout their lifetime. Care-giving can be […]
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On October 16th, 2018 by Chassidy Greaver
Family history is something that can really go either way. Sometimes people are awfully proud of the roots that they come from. Others can be deeply ashamed. It has little to do with money or prestige, for there are certainly times when those with both attributes have mistreated others to the point that the family […]
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On October 2nd, 2018 by Chassidy Greaver
Are you considering having an elderly family member move in with you? This is often a transition step that people take to save money on nursing home or other expenses or in order to assist them emotionally in a transition such as the death of a spouse. But, how difficult is this change, and […]
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On July 9th, 2018 by Chassidy Greaver
Admit it. Unless you've grown up in a medical environment (or worked in one for several years) medical titles can sometimes be a bit daunting for most of us. Gone are the days when there is simply a doctor and a nurse. We now have doctors who have names according to their area of expertise, […]
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On June 25th, 2018 by Chassidy Greaver
We've all heard the phrase, “laughter is good medicine”. Good, pure laughter is so incredibly good for us that people from almost every culture in the world recognize it & are thankful when it happens. In the 1980's it became so popular that there were laughter groups & classes that people could take in order […]
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On May 29th, 2018 by Chassidy Greaver
Spring is progressing steadily into summer. Memorial Day officially marks the beginning of lazier days for many people. Family & friends gather for BBQ's by lakes, fish in rivers, go for hikes & enjoy the company of one another. Sometimes, however, these types of activities can become more challenging as we, our family or friends […]
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On May 22nd, 2018 by Chassidy Greaver
In the first part of this article, we covered three top priorities for the elderly in case of a large emergency. Those three were: water (a minimum of a 3 day supply), non-perishable food, and sanitation. We'll continue this article with other considerations that must be taken when caring for seniors or the elderly […]
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