Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia are common occurrences among aging adults – but that doesn’t make dealing with them any easier. Having a loved one fall victim to these cognitive...
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How to Know When it’s Time for a Parent to Stop Driving
If you’re worried about your aging parent operating their vehicle – or worse, finally taking those keys away – you’re not alone. Most adult children share these fears, and though...
Tech Safety Tips for Seniors
Technology is a great way to keep in touch with loved ones and old friends, stay up to date on the latest news and community happenings and even monitor your finances, bills and...
Volunteering Benefits and Ideas for Older Adults
If volunteering has ever been on your radar or in your thoughts, the time to act is now. April is officially National Volunteer Month, and with spring in the air, there’s no...
Signs It’s Time for Assisted Living
Deciding to move your aging loved one to an assisted living facility or nursing home is never easy. But often, it’s the best (and sometimes only) way to keep them safe, healthy...
What to Consider When Choosing a Short-term Rehab Stay
Annalee Alexander, Director of Rehab Services, Crystal Caldwel, Director of Retirement Services, John Ganton's Countryside Care Center, talks about the importance...
Easing the Transition to Assisted Living
Moving your loved one to an assisted living facility can be hard – mentally, physically and emotionally. Not only are you dealing with your own thoughts and feelings on the...
Senior Memory Care: 12 Activities to Keep Your Mind Sharp
One of the most frustrating and painful parts of aging is the effect it has on your memory. Being unable to recall priceless, happy times with your loved ones or finding yourself...
Assisted Living: It’s All About the Living
The term “assisted living” often has a bad connotation – particularly for the aging adults these facilities are designed for. To them, assisted living symbolizes the end of...
Steps You Can Take to Plan for Long-term Care
No matter what age you are, it’s never too early to start planning for your elder years. Doing so puts you in the driver’s seat and gives you control over your future. You can...
Tips for Hiring an In-Home Care Provider
There are many care options as your loved ones age. For those with serious health issues, a nursing facility or memory care center may be best, while those looking for...
Caring for Your 5 Senses = Quality of Life
Losing use of your senses – any of them – can have serious deleterious effects on your health. Not only do you live without taste, smell, sight or the loss of another major...
