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The 7 Superfoods to Add to Your Senior’s Diet
Have you ever heard of the term ‘Superfood’? While it has become a common buzzword over the past decade, some people still don’t know what it means. Actually, it’s quite simple, and boils down to [...]
How Socialization Helps Those in Memory Care Living in Oceanside
One of the best things in this lifetime is the people we get to share it with. Friends, children, grandchildren, cousins, parents - each person we encounter has an impact on our life. They are [...]
5 Crucial Signs that You, As a Caregiver, Need a Little Break
Caregivers have a very important role for their senior loved one who is not fully independent. You manage so much, and devote a giant portion of your day-to-day to ensuring that your senior’s health and [...]
5 Reasons Why Oceanside Senior Living Residents Should Try Yoga
It is no secret that maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle is beneficial as we age. Exercise routines help give us more energy and keep our brains and bodies active. Activities such as going on [...]
5 Engaging Hobbies for Seniors Residing in Memory Care Living in Oceanside
No matter what age we are, keeping our minds sharp and our bodies active is important at every phase of life. This, however, is especially true if you or a senior loved one has Alzheimer's [...]
8 of the Best Activities for Seniors Who Are Visually Impaired
Did you know that according to the Center for Disease Control, 12 million people over age 40 are visually impaired, including 3 million with corrected and 8 million with uncorrected impairment? This is quite a [...]
How to choose the best Assisted Living Facility
While many Americans can live functionally after they're retired at the average age of 63, living alone can become more difficult the older one gets. If your loved one is beginning to have trouble living [...]
5 Important Facts You Need to Know about Dementia
Dementia isn't something pleasant to think about, but when you do think about it, knowing the facts is imperative. Whether a loved one is living with dementia or you're concerned the condition will soon start [...]
Assisted Living vs. Memory Care – What’s the Difference?
If you or someone you know has a family member with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or another form of memory issues, you may know firsthand the importance of memory care facilities. In fact, you may even [...]
Staying active – How to Keep your Elderly Loved Ones Moving
As your parent or aging loved one gets older, it can be easy to give in to sedentary lifestyle. Whether they do so because of painful symptoms or general fatigue, sitting in place all day [...]
A Few Things You Need to Know about Memory Care Facilities
If a loved one is suffering from a condition like dementia or Alzheimer's disease, it's important that you consider long-term care facility options. And one of the most practical out there may be a memory [...]
Top 4 Things to Look Forward to Once You Retire
Though most people are excited at the prospect of settling down and retiring, others worry what will fill their days when they don't have to go to work. Your career provided a routine, a steady [...]
Nursing Home Stigmas and Myths
It is difficult to watch your parents age and even more difficult for them. The physical and mental changes that occur can be challenging and sometimes, impossible to handle on your own. Many children feel [...]
Why Memory Care Might Be the Perfect Option for Your Loved One
Almost 70% of Americans who are now turning 65 will need long-term care in the coming years, whether they choose assisted living or a nursing home, or a retirement community. There are also over five [...]
How Does Heart Health Affect Dementia and Alzheimer’s?
A new study has revealed that high blood pressure could increase your risk for developing dementia and Alzheimers later in life. The research was published on January 30 by the online journal, Neurology. It explains [...]
Specialized Care Facilities Differ From Nursing Homes
Did you know that unpaid care providers gave an estimated 18.2 billion hours of care in 2016? That is over $230 million worth of care. In general, you might not think twice about taking care [...]
Seniors Should Stay Active in Memory Care Nursing Homes
Did you know that almost 70% of Americans turning 65 will end up needing long-term care at some point in their lives? Whether that care is at a memory care nursing home or an assisted [...]
7 Ways to Make Your Parent’s Nursing Home Transition Easier
Whether your aging parent is living independently, with you or in a nursing facility, keeping tabs on their well being can be nerve wracking. When you are not available to drive to them on a [...]
Exploring Activities Beneficial for Alzheimer’s Patients
Almost 70% of Americans turning 65 will need long-term care at some point. But for those suffering from Alzheimer's, specialized care facilities can provide everything from memory care to other assisted living activities. Almost 40% [...]
Unpaid Alzheimer’s Care and Why it is a Bad Idea
Alzheimer's is a difficult disease to deal with for both families and their afflicted loved one. While life can still be enjoyable with dementia, it is certainly more difficult to achieve a stable quality [...]
Most Important Amenities For Memory Care Facilities to Have
Age and time are both things we cannot escape, and when it comes time for your loved ones to consider assisted living facilities or memory care facilities, you need to be prepared. The most [...]
Senior-Friendly Foods to Enjoy This Thanksgiving
The holidays are finally here and that means a banquet of great food will be shared among your family in the near-future. But as your family members age, some elderly loved ones may not [...]
Tech to Try When Caring for a Parent With Alzheimer’s
Whether your aging parent is living independently, with you or in a nursing facility, keeping tabs on their well being can be nerve wracking. When you are not available to drive to them on a [...]
Trusting Caregivers with your Parent’s well-being
If you are one of more than 15 million Americans giving care to someone with Alzheimer's or dementia without pay, you are likely very kind. The problem is, children who have a mom or a [...]
How to Have Conversations with Parents Who Have Alzheimer’s
As your parent's Alzheimer's symptoms progress, you may be holding on to memories of long talks at the kitchen table. But it may feel like this disease, which makes up to 80% of dementia diagnoses, [...]
