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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We’re all taught from a young age not to lie. You can probably remember breaking this rule as a child and how badly you felt about it. When supporting someone with memory loss, however, not reorienting them that they’ve lost their loved ones, pets, car, home, etc. can preserve their peace. With a diagnosis like […]
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We recently published a blog about the importance of completing a healthcare directive. Staying on this topic of communicating your needs, what if you or your loved one were unable to communicate effectively due to a diagnosis of dementia? Is there pertinent information aside from healthcare that you would want caregivers to know? As […]
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After working in senior living, you get to know a few things about a few things. First, it’s one of the most rewarding jobs ever! Hearing everyone’s stories and helping others could fill anyone’s cup. We’ve also learned what’s important for our loved ones regarding long-term care. Here are some thoughts based on our experiences. Choose […]
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Instead of the usual “new year, new me,” we’re diving deeper into something we hope will last longer than a typical New Year’s resolution. While no one wants to think about being unable to make decisions, that’s exactly why this is important—the uncomfortable stuff usually is! A healthcare directive allows you to put into writing […]
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It’s the dead of winter. The holiday celebrations are over, it’s cold, and everything is frozen— including you. You just shoveled, and you slipped and fell to celebrate finishing the task. Seeing another foot of the fluffy white stuff in the forecast feels like the last straw! Pretty soon, a lot feels wrong in the […]
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