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Summer is the time to enjoy the outdoors and have fun. Everyone has memories of beach trips, or camping, fun at the pool, grilling and parties, and many other summertime activities. It’s also the time when you can spend too much time outdoors in the heat and sun. The effects of sunburns and dehydration can [...]
Every June, people around the world choose to fight the ravages and darkness of Alzheimer’s through a fundraising activity of their choice on “The Longest Day.” What will be your choice this year? Will you join the millions of people who participate in The Longest Day? Here’s how it works. June 21 is the [...]
So many people’s lives are touched by the effects of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. A loved one, a relative, a friend, or someone you know. An estimated 55 million people around the world are affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Alzheimer’s is a disease of the brain that causes a slow decline in memory, [...]
Dementia or Alzheimer's can make it difficult to live independently. Your loved one may need help eating, dressing, walking, and completing other daily tasks. This disease can even affect everyday communication, making it harder to speak with them. If you have a parent with dementia, how can you talk in a way that avoids potential [...]
Moving is one of the top 5 most stressful things a person can go through, let alone moving a senior parent into a new assisted living community. Sometimes, this process can be difficult to process. Leaving a home full of memories is hugely emotional, downsizing a lifetime of possessions is a massive feat, and losing [...]
The most common cancer in the U.S. is skin cancer, with more than 5 million cases diagnosed each year. Now that it’s May and it’s Skin Cancer Awareness Month, learn how to self-check and take prevention efforts against one of the most preventable forms of cancer. Skin cancer is largely the result of exposure [...]
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, a good reminder for seniors and aging adults in assisted living communities to know about the strokes and their causes and effects. National Stroke Awareness Day was officially started in 1989 on a proclamation by President George H.W. Bush. Over the years before and after the proclamation, the [...]
As we age, stress, loneliness, memory issues and cognitive decline can make elderly people susceptible to mental health challenges. Whether it’s anxiety, or depress, or physical health issues, or a combination of them, seniors and the elderly can struggle with mental health. But there are many ways to treat and improve mental health. Here [...]
Life is full of challenges, as you know so well. During the pandemic and as world events take center stage, you may feel stressed and overwhelmed. Whether you have physical or emotional symptoms, feeling stressed out may not be uncommon. But understand that feeling stress is natural and you’re not any different than anyone [...]
For the elderly, taking part in “National Nutrition Month®” is as easy as making good choices at meals and snack time by cutting back on your sugar intake. As we close out the month of March and its celebration of a world of flavors, we have some tips for you to help you eat healthier [...]
