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Many people have an image of seniors sitting in an arts and crafts room making popsicle stick bird houses, which is fine if you enjoy that type of living, but seniors can live vibrant lives, enjoying all the things they were too busy to do before they retired! The following…
Welcome back to the Concerns & Advice series. Last week we featured a blog on a member of the New LifeStyles family, who is dealing with the effect of dementia and Alzheimers on their parents. In this weeks post we are featuring advice to help others who may be in the…
Welcome to our new Concerns & Advice series. While in this series we will feature some of the New LifeStyles family, personal stories in senior living and give advice and suggestions on the topic. Join us next week for advice on loved ones and memory care. As someone who has…
If you’re anything like me, one of the most frustrating things about entering the world of senior living & housing has to be the terminology. It can often be a daunting task to find the care services or housing you or your loved one needs, if you are unsure of…
Many people are waiting for a parent or spouse who is on a Memory Care community wait-list to get the call that there is finally an available space. These days, more often than not, Memory Care does have a wait-list at most communities. As people live longer, demand is increasing. One great…
Alison Johnston, is a Denver based writer who enjoys writing about overall health and mental wellness. Everyone’s memory needs an occasional boost. But for people living with dementia, knowing how to improve memory recall can make profound differences in their lives and the lives of their families. Spending time…
Alzheimer’s and similar dementia’s present unique challenges to family members, caregivers and professional support staff. Recent research and experience is developing better understanding of the actual symptoms of dementia, and more effective ways to communicate and provide care for Persons Living With Dementia. This term is key, to see…
No senior ever wants to feel like they’re being “put away,” as the old euphemism put it. Nor does anyone want to feel the guilt of doing so. However, there may come a time when our regular weekend visit to Grandma’s or even live-in care staff cannot give your elderly…
When people think about staying fit they generally think about their physical appearance. But our brain health plays a significant role in everything we do. More research is showing that there is a lot that can be done to maintain brain health and prevent cognitive decline. There is even some…
Be complimentary. In the early stages, these individuals often realize that something is wrong. Compliments make them feel better. Focus on the abilities that a person still has rather than on what abilities he has lost. That can be a little tricky with a group, but following tip three will…