Roasted turkey with savory stuffing. Standing rib roast with Yorkshire pudding. Sides of buttery mashed potatoes, sugary cranberry sauce, and for dessert, a pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream. These are all the makings of a holiday culinary feast. A caregiver or a senior planning for the holidays should enjoy the season’s fun festivities. That […]
By the time we reach our mid-forties — maybe even younger than that — we may think we have figured out the most nutritious, healthiest meal plan. We have lost weight. We are bursting with energy. We may have even read several how-to-eat-healthy books and healthy-eating magazines. After all, we think, I have cut out […]
When your mom or dad (or any other elderly family member) needs assistance with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, and grooming, but does not need complex medical services that a nursing home provides, living in an assisted living community may be the best option. Knowing that your aging parent is safe, comfortable, and happy […]
As you begin to take a serious look at assisted living options for seniors, you will find that a great deal of emphasis is placed on helping seniors perform the activities of daily living. Limitations in those abilities are the key to a senior’s suitability for an assisted living facility and eligibility for financial benefits. […]
Nursing home care is the most extensive care available outside of a hospital. A nursing home usually provides: 24-hour nursing and emergency care; Room and board; Personal care (i.e. bathing, dressing, bathroom help, etc.); Medical monitoring and assistance from a registered nurse; Physical and/or occupational therapy; and Social activities. Care at this level can be […]
Seniors can find the right wheelchair to suit their needs if they take the following information into consideration when deciding what to buy. There is a lot of choice in determining whether a wheelchair is comfortable and suitable to your needs. Find our top tips and top ten wheelchair features provided below. How are wheelchairs […]
As people live longer, the incidence of bedsores is increasing in this older population. Bedsores, or pressure ulcers, develop when bare skin rubs against an object (most often bed sheets or a wheelchair seat) or when an individual fails to move for several hours at a time. Areas that support weight and have a bony […]
The fear of falling is something that many seniors have but few discuss, even though the fear keeps them needlessly homebound and inactive. However, there are ways that seniors can overcome their fear and get their lives back on track. Improve Balance and Strength Loss of balance causes most falls and feeling unbalanced adds to […]
Transportation options for seniors living in an assisted living community are varied and depend upon what is specifically offered at the facility and within the immediate vicinity. Your elderly loved one may have a variety of reasons to travel away from the community, and these may dictate how he or she will get there. If […]
The average cost of living in an assisted living facility in 2021 was $4,500 per month (or $54,000 per year). That figure assumes that residents were the sole occupants of one-bedroom apartments. The average has grown by more than 4.65% over the last 5 years, so rising prices need to be considered when budgeting for […]