Baby boomers will be older than 65 years old by 2030 and for the first time, the elderly will outnumber children. This will be a demographic milestone for the American population and also a sign that nursing homes will be playing a more important role in society. Choosing the right nursing home for […]
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) doesn’t develop as one gets older. It is a condition caused by abnormal changes in the brain, which then affects memory and mental abilities. Loss of memory is usually the first symptom with other critical skills essential to everyday life getting affected as the disease progresses. Facilities for Alzheimer’s becomes essential for […]
All baby boomers will be older than 65 years old by 2030, marking an important turning point in American history, as one in every five Americans will be of retirement age. This is according to the 2017 National Population Projections by the US Census Bureau, which also predicted that by the year 2030, there will […]
The senior housing market has consistently been on the rise, and this time, it has adopted new trends to respond to growing demands. In fact, senior housing has begun to focus on the person as an individual. There is more of a focus placed on the specific need for customized housing and care. It […]
To this day, there’s still a lot of stigma going around the topic of assisted living. Some families don’t really entertain the thought of moving to senior care facilities such as this because of a lot of common myths or misconceptions about it. However, it should be known that these senior housing facilities may […]
Prior to retirement, there are things that must be accomplished by seniors. One of them is choosing the best location where they are going to enjoy and spend their golden years with pride. Places like Providence Place provide services like memory care and assisted living that make life easy, which should be the main priority […]
Assisted living facilities allow your loved ones to live independently and get easy access to assistance with daily tasks, such as dressing and bathing. Knowing your parents or grandparents are provided with round-the-clock care also eases your burdens. However, not all senior housing solutions offer the same service. Then again, you can expect typical services […]
Not everyone suffers from Alzheimer’s in the same way. The way the condition affects someone depends on what stage the disease is at. What is certain is that the symptoms will get worse as time goes on. At that point, the person suffering will need round-the-clock Alzheimer’s care. That said, it’s still important to […]
The Alzheimer’s Association has provided a care facility checklist that patients and their loved ones can use to identify the best facility for them or a loved one. If a person with Alzheimer’s or dementia prefers a communal living situation instead of home care, facilities for Alzheimer’s are among the best options. What […]
Leisure time is a great strategy for senior housing facilities and communities. It is one way of promoting seniors and elderly patients’ well-being and keeping their minds and bodies active despite their age. It’s an important factor in keeping a well-balanced senior care facility and make the place feel less of a facility and more […]
