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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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