IntegraCare Blog

Most of us would like to stay indoors during wintertime, but it’s still essential to stay sharp both mentally and physically by keeping active. We will share more about these popular 5 activities that you and your loved one can do during wintertime.   The Best Activities for Seniors During…

Gold Award honors IntegraCare Community for ‘Care and Compassion’ Colonial Courtyard at Clearfield recently received the “Best of Tri-County” Gold Award as the best assisted living community in Clearfield, Jefferson and Elk counties. The 2021 contest, which accepted nominations and votes from the public, is held by Priority Media in…

Today, there are numerous living options for seniors. Understanding the differences between these options is the first step in discovering what works best for you and your needs. Independent Living Independent living is typically a senior housing community or apartment building that may provide some supportive services such as meals,…

What is Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive and degenerative brain disorder. It impairs the ability to learn, make judgment, communicate effectively and also affects the ability to live a normal daily life. Alzheimer’s can also cause changes in behavior both mentally and physically as well as trigger paranoia,…

Approaching a move to a senior living community can sometimes seem like an emotional marathon for families and seniors. Add the complexities of pricing and affordability and it can seem overwhelming. What is Elder Law? Elder Law involves planning for the complex health care, long term care, and other issues…

What is an Advance Health Care Directive or Living Will? An Advance Health Care Directive or living will is a document that helps one prepare for end-of-life medical decision, and is often paired with a power of attorney for health care. Such a document is important because, given a medical…

Caring for a family member or loved one can be challenging and often results in caregivers ignoring their own physical and emotional health. Caregivers often don’t recognize the symptoms of stress that they are experiencing. Organizations such as the Family Caregiver Alliance provide plenty of helpful advice, much of which…