Engaging activities can make a world of difference for seniors living in assisted living communities. Crafting offers many benefits beyond mere entertainment and can provide physical, mental, and emotional benefits. A few craft ideas for seniors in assisted living include: Painting Scrapbooking Knitting and crocheting Jewelry making Pottery Card making One important thing to remember […]
How to Support a Depressed Elderly Parent
As your parents age, it’s natural for them to experience physical and mental changes. However, depression is not a normal part of aging and shouldn’t be taken lightly. Seniors may get out less and have a harder time making friends later in life. By reaching out when you notice a parent struggling, you can play […]
Best and Worst Dog Breeds for Seniors
When selecting a companion for seniors, it’s important to consider the breed. Many of the most popular small and large breeds may be too high-energy or difficult to handle for an older individual. The best dog breeds for seniors are those that require little exercise, have a low-maintenance grooming routine, and don’t suffer from many […]
What to Expect from a Memory Care Facility?
Memory care communities provide specialized care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other forms of memory loss. These communities are designed to provide a safe and secure environment for those with memory impairments while also providing a range of activities and services to help them maintain their quality of life. Memory care communities typically […]
The Best Ways to Make Friends as a Senior
As people age, they often find themselves faced with new challenges during the transition into the senior living stage of life, including social isolation. Volunteering, joining a club or group, taking a class, and reconnecting with old friends can help seniors meet new people and build strong social connections that can help keep them healthy […]
Food Safety for Seniors
It doesn’t matter what happens as we age; everyone still enjoys a good meal. And whether your parents live at home or have moved to an independent living community, food safety is an essential aspect of a senior’s life. If your loved one lives in a senior living community, the food service team should work […]
How to Choose a Memory Care Facility?
Choosing a memory care community for your loved one can be challenging with all the different places and services being offered. It’s a big decision and can take some careful thinking before deciding the best option for them. Some considerations to take into mind when choosing a memory care community are staff, safety, services, and […]
What Should Seniors Eat for Breakfast?
When seniors focus on an active lifestyle with healthy eating, they can support healthy aging. Whether you live an independent or assisted living lifestyle, seniors need a balanced and nutritious breakfast to start their day. Foods that include protein, fiber, and adequate portions of vegetables and fruit contain all the nutritional elements of a healthy […]
Helping Your Senior Loved Ones Downsize
As people age, they usually won’t have the same space requirements. So, downsizing becomes a necessity in many cases. Fortunately, many great independent living or assisted living communities are available to choose from, depending on a senior’s needs. On the other hand, downsizing and moving into a new home is often met with some resistance. […]
When to Move to Senior Living
Senior living is something that almost every person will someday have to consider for themselves or their family members. If you’re still healthy, it’s easy to put off making any decisions about senior living. But with age and possibly mobility issues, maintaining a household while living alone can begin to feel more like a burden […]