Why Faith is Important in a Nursing Home Dorothy L Williams-Brooks As a new resident to a nursing home makes the trek from the car to an assigned room, some things become abundantly clear. Hope can give way to hopelessness. Mental health can soon deteriorate, and choices can give way to regiment and removal of…
Tips on How Senior Adults Can Stay Safe During the Holiday As the holiday season rapidly approaches, seniors adults may be wondering how they can stay active and engaged and safe. While there are many different ways to enjoy the holidays, here are tips that can help seniors adults make the most of this special…
Inpatient Rehab For Senior Adults: What Is It and What Are The Benefits? As we age, it becomes more and more essential to maintain our independence. For many of us, that means being able to live in our own homes and take care of ourselves. But as we get older, we may find it challenging…
Protect Your Older Loved One From Financial Frustration As your parents and loved ones get older, you need to be aware of signs that it’s time for you to step in and provide some help. Financial missteps may begin to occur because of medication changes, reactions to illness, or emerging cognitive decline. Unfortunately, it…
5 Effective Ways to Handle Common Problems and Complaints in Nursing Homes As an adult child, caring for your elderly parents who can no longer look after themselves can be a challenge. You may find that juggling between their needs and your responsibilities can become unmanageable in the long run. Although this may be a…
The Importance of Thinking Positive and Having Goals for People of Advanced Age As we get older, it can sometimes be challenging to keep a positive attitude towards life’s hardships. Some people may even give up on setting positive goals and having a positive attitude. There are many benefits both physically and mentally to staying…
Senior Communities Specifically Combat The Nature Of Loneliness In Isolation Winter, both literally and figuratively, can be a lonely time. This is especially true in someone living alone, growing old alone, without frequent visits and calls from friends and loved ones. Their heartache falls heavy on our shoulders. The pandemic has dramatically increased physical isolation…
Choosing a Good Nursing Facility: 5 Things to Consider With over 15,000 nursing homes across the United States, choosing the best nursing facility for your loved ones can be a struggle. According to the CDC, around 1.7 million people stay in one of these nursing homes each year, making your selection even more crucial. You…