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!

Importance of Background Screening for Hiring Nursing Home Staff

A residential nursing home is one of the most sensitive facilities that offer care to people with disabilities or the elderly. Staff members working in such facilities must be trained professionals to handle people with special needs. Besides professional qualifications, such individuals need to be people of integrity, trust, and…

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Bringing the Whole Family Together: What to Consider Before Combining into a Multi-Generational Home

It’s no secret that family is important. In fact, it’s one of the building blocks of society. Your family provides a sense of security and unconditional love. It’s also the foundation of who you are as a person. But as much as you love your family, moving back to your…

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The Complete Funeral Planning Checklist to Make Sure Everything Goes According to Schedule

The average funeral cost starts at $8,000 and can run as high as $10,000. Funerals cost a great deal of money and should therefore be planned with care. But in a time full of grief and other heavy emotions, funeral planning can be a difficult task. Besides the support of…

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10 Things to Do Today to Improve Back Health

Ow—my back! If this is a thought that’s been interrupting your daily routine lately, you should know there are easy ways to help. Your back may be a bigger part of your life than you realize. It rests on your mattress at night, helps you lift objects, and is affected by…

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5 Ways to Care for Yourself When You Are the Caregiver

When you hear the word caregiver, the first thing that comes to your mind is taking care of others. It can be your old grannies, your sick spouse, or your disabled child. These people cannot do even the slightest things for themselves, and you have to be there full time…

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How to Relieve Sore Feet: Seniors Guide to Comfort

Did you know that nearly 77% of US adults reported some kind of foot pain and problems, as discovered by a 2014 study? Most of these people ignore the pain, but wish they could get rid of it so they can live more active lifestyles. The foot pain issue is…

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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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Keeping Prescriptions Safe in an Assisted Living Facility

Anyone who has cared for an aging loved one knows the importance of proper medication. Having the right prescriptions with the right doses can ease pain, promote recovery, and improve your loved one’s overall quality of life. There are several medication management tips you can follow when caring for your…

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Sleep and Aging: Understanding Insomnia and Other Sleep Disorders in the Elderly

On average we spend about a third of our lives sleeping. It is likely no surprise that research links poor sleep with a multitude of health problems. That seems particularly true as we get older as research reports that over half the elderly population experience sleep difficulties. Sleep and aging should…

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7 Qualities to Look for When Choosing a Caregiver

Do you need to hire a caregiver to look after a loved one? If so, you know that it can be an extremely hard decision. How can you find someone you trust to look after your vulnerable loved ones? It’s not an easy task. However, it can help you find…

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