What is assisted living? Assisted living is a service provided in dedicated facilities to people who may need medical or personal care in their daily living. This doesn’t have to only be an intensive form of care but can also be simple and small things (such as the management of medication and access to medical…
Our homes may be a sanctuary to us but are they truly safe for the elderly? There are many different risks for the elderly which we need to be aware of to enable us to prevent exposing them. Statistics show that millions of adults over 65 years old are sent to the emergency room for…
When we are confined to the indoors, how do we feel about the experience if it were to go on for days? The only solution we can come up with is to keep ourselves engaged and busy as much as possible. That can mean setting up a regular routine that is packed with a variety…
For people diagnosed with dementia, it’s crucial for them to be stimulated and engaged in life constantly. This is so that they remain contented and do not fall into depression easily, in addition to feeling less anxious and grumpy. Other outcomes can include feeling more productive, remembering past memories, and fostering social and emotional connections…
For your loved one, moving into an assisted living community can be a challenging transition. Your loved one may feel isolated and melancholy as a result of the new environment and being surrounded by unfamiliar faces. However, it’s crucial for residents to form new friendships and social connections to remain healthy, both physically and mentally.…
As technology continues to impact and enrich our daily lives, people living with dementia are receiving a new kind of care. Being in the 21st century has allowed us to see many modern advances, and one of those modern advances is assistive technology. Assistive technology not only provides an unintrusive living environment but also provides…