2015

  • Questions And Answers About Short-Term Skilled Nursing Home Care

    If you've recently experienced an injury or a major illness requiring a hospital stay, you may be a little wary about returning home right away. This is especially true if you live alone or don't have someone at home to help care for you. Fortunately, you do have an option – short-term skilled nursing care. If you choose this type of care, you will enter a nursing home for a short period of time.
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  • How To Know If Independent Living Is Right For Your Loved One

    Many people today are uninformed and confused about options available for elderly individuals. When looking for the right place for your aging parent or loved one, it is important to understand the differences between the various available options. The following are three of the most common: (there are other options and variants available): Independent Living: This type of environment or home is for aging individuals who still have their wits about them and can take care of personal hygiene, cooking, and other personal needs.
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  • Why A Senior Should Opt For An Assisted Living Community

    Have you decided to move in with a relative because you are a senior who needs a little help every now and then? Rather than moving into a family member's house, you may find that an assisted living community is a better option because it allows you to have your own home. Discover below what you should know about living in an assisted living community so you can decide if it is right for your needs.
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  • How To Spread Holiday Cheer For Your Senior Living-Bound Loved One

    If your senior loved one resides in a senior living facility, you probably feel better in knowing that he or she is getting proper care and that he or she is in a safe place. However, you might worry that your loved one does not enjoy his or her new home, particularly during times like the holiday season. Luckily, there are a few ways that you can spread holiday cheer for your loved one during this exciting time of the year, so try these tips to put a smile on your loved one's face all season long.
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  • Creating Comfort: 5 Things To Send With A Loved One To The Nursing Home

    When you are faced with no longer being able to personally care for an aging loved one, it can be difficult to transition to placing them in the care of a nursing home. Even though this transition is likely hard on you, it can be even more difficult for your loved one. The key to helping everything go a bit smoother is to help your family member feel comfortable with their surroundings.
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  • Retirement Home Planning Tips

    Living in the American northeast can take a toll on your body, especially with its long, cold winters. As a result, more people are considering purchasing a home in the south for when they get older. The homes that they are purchasing are designed for aging bodies, with minimal stairs and stable areas where people can navigate slowly even when using a walker. However, getting that retirement home in the warmth takes a decent amount of planning.
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  • Tips On Encouraging Family Participation In Elderly Care

    When it comes to caring for seniors, all of the services and equipment a high quality nursing home can offer cannot replace the loving care of family members. The quality of life of a nursing home resident suffers enormously if he or she never has family members like children and grandchildren visiting.  If you're caring for the elderly, you should do what you can to encourage family members to visit as much as possible.
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  • How To Adjust To Retirement

    You may feel that your work is the biggest aspect of your life that defines you, but it can be challenging to use your job as a sole source of your identity, especially when you eventually retire. Therefore, as you retire to a retirement home, it is time to make sure that you do not experience any adverse side effects to retirement. Maintain Your Relationships Many of your friendships have likely come from your place of work and it isn't as difficult to remain in-touch with your fellow workers when you see them everyday.
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  • 5 Benefits Of Retirement Communities

    The decision to move into a retirement community is sometimes a difficult one. Giving up independent living in your own home may be something you've wanted to avoid if at all possible. When making such an important decision, it's a good idea to remember that there are many benefits to moving into a retirement community that may make it the best option for you. Here are five benefits of retirement communities to keep in mind:
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  • Keeping Your Parent With Alzheimer's Disease Healthy: When To Go To Urgent Care

    When you have a parent who suffers from Alzheimer's disease, you know that the most important element of their care is keeping them safe and healthy as much as possible. Of course, it can be difficult for you to keep an eye on them at all times, particularly if they do not live with you. When you do spend time with them and care for them, however, it is important that you know when you should take them to urgent care for any illnesses or injuries they may be suffering from.
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