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Things to Consider Prior to Independent Living for Seniors

Many families are faced with the challenge of finding an independent living for seniors facility that provides the necessary care for their aging family members. Some may find the task to be daunting considering the requirements of services and amenities. Finding independent living solutions should match your parents’ or family members’ lifestyle, budget, and needs. Finding […]

Memory Improvement in Assisted Living: A Closer Look

Here’s an unfortunate fact: between 2000 and 2018, deaths caused by HIV, heart disease and stroke have decreased significantly while those from Alzheimer’s disease increased by 146.2%. One of the biggest fears equated with aging is dementia and eventually, Alzheimer’s that has taken the lives of millions of elderly patients around the world. This is […]

Setting the Record Straight on Rumors About Nursing Homes

With the aging population growing more every day, the role of nursing homes in the society is also becoming more evident. But while these facilities are created to offer a comfortable and safe home for the elderly, some compare nursing homes to prisons for seniors and it paints a bad picture for what could be […]

Activities of Daily Living for Alzheimer’s Patients: What You Need to Know

Alzheimer’s disease continues to affect millions of people around the world. In the United States alone, 5.8 million individuals of all ages are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2019 and the number keeps on growing every minute. One of the biggest challenges for patients with Alzheimer’s disease is the increasing difficulty to perform activities of […]

Top 5 Services Senior Housing Must Offer

The aging population (or Americans ages 65 and older) in the US is projected to reach 95 million by 2060. Then again, there’s no way to escape growing old. With plenty of senior housing properties available, you know you have somewhere to go when the time comes. Not all senior housing services are created equal, […]

Can Alzheimer’s Disease Be Detected in the Blood?

Alzheimer’s disease is affecting more people than we could ever imagine. In the United States alone, an estimated 5.8 million people suffer from Alzheimer’s and that number will keep on increasing as the American population gets older.   While there is still no known cure for Alzheimer’s disease, so much effort has been given by […]

5 Assisted Living Benefits You Should Know About This Year

The baby boomers are nearing retirement, which is why it’s not surprising that assisted living is now one of the fastest-growing sectors for senior living options in the country. Today, at least one million Americans are living in senior living communities and that number is expected to double by 2030.   While there are different […]

The Qualifications that Matter When Planning for Senior Housing

You always knew that stepping into your senior years would mean entering a new chapter in your life, one that’s different from what you’ve been through before because of some changes that you may need to go through that may entail moving into a senior housing facility.     Now that you’re already in this […]

Challenges of Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s

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 […]