Insurance and health care in general can be very confusing. One of the most baffling things to many is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid. With names that sound similar...
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Senior Health: What’s the Difference Between Rehab and Skilled Nursing?
Understanding the many differences between various kinds of health care services and facilities can be a daunting task, especially when you’re experiencing medical problems and...
Assisted Living: What Will My Day-to-Day Life Be Like?
Assisted living can be a lifesaver for anyone who is unable to safely take care of themselves without daily assistance, but it can also be a fun social experience for those...
Senior Health: 5 Health Signs You Should Never Ignore
Everyday aches and pains seem to escalate with age. With this consistent increase, it might seem like sickness is always knocking at the front door, causing many to become jaded...
Heart-Smart Summer Recipes from the Garden
One of the best things about summer is fresh food from gardens and farms. Even if you’re not a gardener, you can get home-grown fruits and veggies from farmers markets and...
Memory Loss and Memory Care Guide
According to the World Health Organization, worldwide, 47 million people are living with dementia. There are about 10 million new cases every year. By 2030, that number is...
10 Summer Activities for Seniors With Dementia
Having dementia or related diseases can make enjoying life a challenge. But even when someone is losing their memory, they can still enjoy the beauty of summer. In fact, getting...
Six Ways Memory Care Improves Residents’ Quality of Life
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, it might seem at first that the family can rally the troops and take care of them at home. But as symptoms progress, the burden of...
Do’s and Don’ts When Dealing with Dementia Behavior
As dementia progresses, behavioral changes will become more noticeable and frustrating. Although everyone is different there are some common behavioral changes that caregivers...
Communicating When Your Loved One Has Dementia
One of the first signs of dementia is the loss of normal communication abilities. It may begin slowly but as the symptoms persist, communication will become more difficult....
The Importance of Early Dementia Diagnosis
The first time you notice a change in your or a loved one’s behavior — perhaps an inability to recall recent conversations or find the right words — you will likely chalk it up...
FOX 47: Fun & Friends at Countryside
Crystal Caldwell, Director of Retirement Services, Ashley Finerty, Life Enrichment Coordinator, talk about some of the social opportunities available to the residents of...
