It’s National Superhero Day; let’s celebrate the true superheroes—nurses! Nurses have been through a lot these last few years. During the most trying times of the pandemic, they worked double shifts, spoke words of comfort as some took their last breaths, and bent over backward to help families stay connected with their loved ones. There’s […]
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What we don’t know seems scary. What we think we know can be even scarier! We’re going to squash 9 common myths so the next time you think of assisted living, you won’t be thinking, “Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My!” 1. You Can’t Eat What You Want Assisted living is designed to be […]
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Because April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, we wanted to help spread the word about how those suffering have found some relief. Through unique therapies, there’s hope! Parkinson’s disease presents differently in each individual who is diagnosed. There are both physical and non-physical symptoms that come from this neurodegenerative disease, and its symptoms could impact […]
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No, we’re not advertising some outrageous production of Grease—although it does sound like fun! It is Medication Safety Week, so we’d like to talk all about medication side effects, medication reduction, and how to stay safe! Did you know that 750 older Americans are hospitalized daily because of severe side effects from their medications? That […]
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The recent buzz in the media is that President Biden has been asked to deliver former President Jimmy Carter’s eulogy—when his time comes. Former President Carter is currently being served by hospice. Following several health issues over the years, Carter, age 98, reportedly opted to utilize hospice for added comfort. The idea of a eulogy […]
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You’re going about your life, everything is working out fine, and ouch! Out of nowhere, you have leg pain. This is different from a Charlie horse and you don’t remember experiencing any injury. You eat a banana hoping it’s a simple cramp that will subside. The banana was nice, but hours later your leg still […]
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You’ve probably heard the phrase, “You’re only as old as you feel.” If you’re feeling beyond your years, it may be a good time to reassess your habits. Have you seen a doctor recently? Have you been eating fresh fruits or vegetables? When was the last time you took a walk? How are you sleeping? […]
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Downsizing Tips for Your Move to Assisted Living March 13-19 is “Clean out Your Closet Week”! Clean closets are excellent, but we’d like to dive into downsizing. If you’re like so many others, parting with things you’ve had for 30 years can be stressful! What stays and what should go when you move to assisted […]
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Hobbies like arts and crafts can be a wonderful escape. Whether we’re admiring someone else’s handiwork or creating our own, everyone benefits. Although our hobbies may change based on our abilities, arts and crafts should be enjoyable for a lifetime. Art projects help us to stay happy and can keep us sharp as we age, […]
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Bruce Willis’ recent diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia has hit the airwaves. This is incredibly sad news for him and his family. While dementia is very complex and heartbreaking, we’re grateful that his family is raising awareness! More conversations outside of the Hollywood scene about dementia could lead to an increased number of people being […]
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