A caregiver managing medication for a senior.

Responsibilities And Duties Of A Senior Caregiver

A senior caregiver can have many duties and cooking, cleaning grocery shopping, and medication management are some of them. The duties and responsibilities can vary with the requirements and health of your senior loved one. Your aging parent may need a caregiver due to memory or mobility problems, injury, chronic conditions, and illnesses that make…

A man in assisted living discussing signs of dementia.

Dementia Symptoms To Track In Seniors

No one else will know your parent’s personalities better than you. Therefore, if you notice any unusual behavior, or have a feeling that something is off, chances are that it is. Aging is a big risk factor for Alzheimer’s and other dementia disorders. As per the experts, the danger of being affected with Alzheimer’s disease…

A senior and staff member at an assisted living facility.

Why Is Involvement In Tasks Important For Seniors?

  Staying socially active is physically, mentally, and emotionally beneficial for seniors, whether that is gardening with friends, taking part in a book club, or enjoying an outing in the town. It is common knowledge that people who stay active are healthier and happier and there are many studies and research that back up this…

Happy seniors in a Nevada assisted living home.

How Can Senior Living Encourage Happy Aging?

The concept of happy aging has been studied for many years and all the results point to one thing, which is that having a positive outlook towards life can ensure your health as you age. Despite the nonidentical ways of finding one’s true happiness, a great way of fostering it is by retiring to a…

Happy seniors in a Las Vegas independent living home.

Assisted And Independent Living – Major Contrasts

When you start looking for different senior living options, you will understand that there are many confusing terms in the industry. Here, we will help you understand the contrasts between assisted living facilities and independent living facilities. Both of these are options providing housing and social opportunities for seniors but the similarities end there. Prior…

Two happy seniors in an assisted living home.

Recreational Therapy Activities For Seniors In Assisted Living Facilities

As per the American Therapeutic Recreation Association, recreation therapy can be defined as “a systematic process that utilizes recreation and other activity-based interventions to address the assessed needs of individuals with illnesses and/or disabling conditions, as a means to psychological and physical health, recovery and well-being.” In simple terms, a recreational therapist helps his patients…