by Courtney Boatin | Oct 23, 2023 | Assisted Living, Caregiver, Senior Living, Uncategorized
The holidays are a wonderful time to get together with family and friends, but they also offer an opportunity to assess the health and well-being of a senior loved one. This is especially true if it has been weeks or months since the last visit since changes will...
by Courtney Boatin | Oct 6, 2023 | Alzheimers, Dementia, Memory Care, Uncategorized
Dementia is a devastating diagnosis with many implications, not the least of which is a condition known as sundown syndrome. Also called sundowning or sundowner’s syndrome this condition generally strikes late in the day as the sun goes down but can occur anytime...
by Courtney Boatin | Sep 22, 2023 | Senior Living, Uncategorized
It may not be obvious but many seniors find eating regular nutritious meals more and more difficult as they age. Not only is it harder for older adults to shop, carry and put away groceries, but cooking can become a challenge and health problems can interfere with...
by Courtney Boatin | Aug 18, 2023 | Assisted Living, Uncategorized
Do you know what will happen if you are suddenly incapacitated and cannot make decisions for yourself? While it’s human nature to adhere to the “that won’t happen to me” mindset, the reality is that no one knows what the future holds. That’s why every adult needs an...
by Courtney Boatin | Aug 4, 2023 | Senior Health, Uncategorized
Physical therapy (often called PT) is generally considered a necessary part of recovery from an injury or illness. But regular physical therapy for seniors is also a great option for helping them stay mobile, agile and independent simply because it strengthens...
by Courtney Boatin | Jun 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
When a loved one retires, families should begin to think about how to have the senior living conversation so they have a plan for the future. But the senior living conversation can be tricky and even provoke bad feelings if it’s not handled with compassion and...
