Regular exercise is an important regime for a healthy lifestyle in aging adults. It helps in preventing or delaying many of the health problems that seem to come with age. It also helps your muscles grow stronger so you can keep doing your day-to-day activities without becoming dependent on others. While exercising, aging adults stand…
One of the most important decisions you will ever make is to move your parent or loved one into a residential care home. It’s an emotional decision that requires careful consideration. You may have heard bad stories about these communities, but there are more positive ones. The bottom line is the same with any other…
Wellness programs are becoming popular in most assisted living communities. The programs have dominated activities in these communities for more than a decade. According to several studies, wellness programs have a lot of advantages and have been associated with long and quality life. Your loved ones will stay physically, socially, and mentally active when engaged…
The concept of “aging in place” has evolved to reflect the desire of many baby boomers to remain in the same densely populated urban and suburban locations where they have spent their whole lives. They yearn for the familiar, both in terms of proximity to loved ones and in terms of the culinary and cultural…
As you get older, caregiving becomes a big part of your life. You have to make sure that your loved one is being taken care of, but often they don’t want to go into assisted living communities. This can be difficult for both parties involved, especially if your loved one is suffering from memory loss or…