Blog: Senior Living 101

Many seniors may not fully realize how important it is to stay mentally active in order to keep their brains healthy. In order to help keep your senior loved one’s brain in tip-top shape, here are 14 activities you may want to consider!   1.) Crosswords Crosswords are a fun…

The use of coloring in memory care is a relatively new addition to the field. Still, for those living in memory care centers, it has provided some much-needed mental stimulation. In addition, studies have shown that this activity can benefit people with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. The blog…

Swimming is a great activity for everyone, especially seniors. Aside from being fun, swimming is also a type of exercise. It keeps the heart rate up and improves overall cardiovascular health. This activity will benefit seniors and those who are suffering from injuries or other conditions related to aging. Being…

Intergenerational relationships are relationships between the aging matriarch or patriarch of the family, mature children, and grandchildren. It can extend up to even great-grandchildren. Each family member can provide or receive certain benefits from each other. Senior members can impart their knowledge about life and their experiences that helped them…

Whether you’re a gardener or not, chances are that you can agree that spending time with plants is good for the soul. It’s a relaxing pastime and an excellent form of exercise. And when it comes to improving your health and well-being, there’s nothing better than getting outside in the…

Telehealth is a service that takes advantage of technology (like video calls) to help you communicate with your doctor from home rather than at their office. Telehealth can be very useful for older people, especially those who have difficulty moving from place to place or those in senior living communities….

As your loved one or parent gets older, they will need your help in deciding where to live. There are plenty of senior living options, and assisted living is one of them. An assisted living community is a housing option suitable for folks who require assistance with activities of daily…

Falls can mean more than just some lumps and bruises. In fact, falling is the lead cause of death as well as non-fatal injuries for older inviduals. The US CDC reports that every eleven seconds, an older person is given treatment in an emergency room for a fall. And unfortunately,…

Journaling is a low-tech hobby that you can do in nearly any location. Keeping a diary may have a hugely positive effect on the emotional health of the elderly. Journaling has several advantages and has the potential to alter your life in a variety of ways. For example, journaling may…

Why is a senior’s level of care significant? Levels of care enable care facility administrators to recruit the personnel required to provide the help that residents need. For example, a senior facility with more residents who need help getting to and from the dining room three times per day will…