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!

5 Ways Senior Care Homes Can Help Prevent Accidents

The most common accident among senior residents in care homes are slips and falls. While care homes can’t prevent every accident, they have a duty of care to reduce hazards and make their facilities safe spaces. Throughout this article, we look at the ways care homes help reduce slips, falls,…

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Care Home Safety and Security for Elderly People

With populations continuing to age, the demand for care homes and other senior living facilities is increasing. While there are many factors involved in running a successful care home, the safety and security of the residents should always be paramount.  Falls alone pose a significant concern, with approximately 1,800 nursing…

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Tips for Choosing a Living Arrangement for a Senior

Choosing a living arrangement for your elderly loved one can be a daunting experience, especially since there are many options to choose from. The most common housing arrangements available include: Aging at home In-home care Moving in with another family member Independent living communities Assisted living communities Care homes/Nursing facilities…

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How to Start a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly

During the past few decades, the demand for elderly care facilities has been constantly on the rise. Society is suffering from having fewer available caregivers in the family circles to take care of the elderly, disabled, or people in need of assistance conducting daily life activities. Starting a business in…

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4 Services That Help Seniors Aging in Place

While an assisted living facility provides everything a senior needs on demand, you may prefer to age in place in your own home. This allows you to retain old routines and freedoms much longer than others do. If you make this decision, you’ll need supportive services to assist with tasks…

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Special Days for Seniors – Best Gifts for Seniors In A Care Facility

A well thought-out gift goes far to brighten the day of a senior care home resident.  Facility restrictions or a lack of personal space can make shopping tough, but there are some items that will delight and still be practical in a care home setting. When buying gifts for seniors,…

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The Care Plan Conference: Making Your Voice Heard

Most caregivers with a loved one residing in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) will be asked to participate in a “care plan conference,” or a “quarterly care conference” at one time or another. Family members frequently attend these meetings at the request of the assisted living or skilled nursing facilities…

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Diabetes Care in Assisted Living

Moving into an assisted living facility can be great.  It provides seniors with a community where they can come and go as they please while getting their needs taken care of. Food is prepared for them at each meal, aides are available to help, and even nurses are on hand to assist…

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4 Ways Caregivers Can Improve Communication Between a Client and Their Distant Loved Ones

by: Brent Scott If you’re a caregiver, you see first-hand how powerful family interaction and support is on a client’s health and mental wellbeing. It’s been said that communication is key, and as we have shared in the past, effectively speaking to your senior client is the best way to…

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Weekly Senior Living & Caregiver Links – 7/19/2018

Evaluate the Financial Viability of a CCRC With This Free Guide Health Is Directly Connected to Home ‘Clandestine’ facilities can pose risks for residents Activities can provide meaningful benefits and reduce stress for those with Alzheimer’s 2018 Caregiver Friendly Awards

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