In this day and age, we are always changing and creating new and improved ways of living out our daily lives. Such as tracking your health, keeping you safe at home and being connected to your loved ones every day. With there being so many different resources to feel connected and safe, as we age …
There are many misconceptions around the idea of sleep. The most popular being the older you get the less sleep is needed. This myth seems to reign true to many Americans, because studies show that more than 30% of the population of America suffers from insomnia. According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults 65 and …
Being a caregiver is the noblest and generous course that anyone can undertake. Whether you are helping a friend or family member who is grappling with old age, dementia or disability, offering assistance is an excellent way to show them how much you care. However, being a caregiver can be demanding, stressful, and tiring. As …
One of the single most important factors in the quality of life of any human being, is companionship. As the saying goes, no man is an island, or woman for that matter, and for good reason. Being alone just isnāt healthy, it weighs upon the mind and darkens the spirit. Companionship is something that we …
As our loved oneās age, it is inevitable that sooner or later a hospital visit will be to come to occur. This could be to many contributing reasons, such as a fall, infections or on going medical treatments. The older we get our bodies are less likely to jump right back into the rhythm of …
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The decision to take on a home care service is a big one. While some seniors may be opposed to it, home care is comparatively much more preferable than giving up their home to live in a facility. Home care offers seniors the freedom of relative independence. The home care industry is one of the …
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are difficult conditions that make it hard for people to communicate and participate in many everyday activities. Very often, people who suffer from these illnesses have difficulty with words and verbal communication. Music therapy is often an effective way to reach such people, giving them a non-verbal way to communicate. Both …
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