Thursday Article Links
A Guide to Downsizing for Seniors and Their Loved Ones Senior Isolation and Loneliness, What Can We Do? Proposed Tax Changes May Hit Seniors & CCRCs Hard Dining with Dignity Even When it Seems Impossible
New LifeStyles Senior Living & Care Blog
We know that it can be tough, finding care for a loved one, or taking care of them yourself. So we offer our end users a blog with information on care giving, choosing a community, senior living and care news and just for fun!
CCRCs, Caring for Caregivers & those with Alzheimer’s & Home Safety
Will a CCRC Move Me to Assisted Living Too Soon? 7 Essential Do’s and Don’ts for People Caring for Caregivers Home Safety and Alzheimer’s Caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or dementia
Senior Caregiving – Geriatric Psychiatric Admissions
One of the less talked about topics of senior caregiving is geriatric psychiatry and Geri-psych admissions. People who are suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia may experience a voluntary or involuntary geriatric psychiatric admission at some point. A psychiatric admission is typically required when a patient in an assisted living or nursing…
Links – Health Aging, Moving, After the Storms & Hospice
September is Healthy Aging Month After the Storm: Rethinking a Florida Retirement? Hospice – It’s About Life Downsizing Lessons Learned From Hurricane Harvey
How to Tell an Aging Loved One it is Time to Stop Driving
As we grow up, our parents are there for us. They teach us the things we need to live independently and we look to them for help and guidance. This includes learning how to drive. But as the years go by, this role reverses and our parents may begin to…
Seniors at Home: How to Stay Independent at Home Longer
5 Tips for Seniors to Stay in Your Home for Longer If you’ve ever considered assisted living, moving into a retirement community or life in a care home, then there’s a chance that you &/or your family is concerned about your fading independence. It may be the one thing that’s…
Thursday Article Links: Finding Temporary Care for Seniors Displaced by Hurricane Harvey
Finding Temporary Care for Seniors Displaced by Hurricane Disaster Taking Over Your Aging Parents’ Finances Does Your Retirement Plan Overlook This Crucial Decision? 5 Tips After Caregiving is Over Home Care Options Afford a Chance for Seniors to Feel Less Isolated
The Importance of Physical, Mental and Social Activities and Programs at Senior Living Communities with Beverly Sanborn
When it comes to looking for a senior living community for your loved one, it is essential to keep in mind the importance of physical, mental and social activities and programs that the community offers to their residents. It has been proven that staying physically active as you age can…
Thursday Article Links: Senior Care Advice
Easing the Transition to Life in a Care Facility 5 Things You Need to Know When Your Loved One is in the ICU The Unexpected Cost of Divorce in Retirement Caregiving Needs Double as End of Life Nears
How to Balance Back to School as a Family Caregiver
As a caregiver, your time is valuable, but it is important to stimulate your mind. Going back to college is one way to broaden your horizons and create more opportunities for yourself. The issue is finding the resources and time to get started and continue your college career. A balance…