The holidays can be a wonderful time, but they can also bring stress to your senior loved one. If you are noticing signs of stress in your senior loved one, you might be wondering how to help them find some release! The good news is that there are a few
Sometimes, when we visit our aging parents, especially around the holidays, it canbecome clear that it is time for them to consider an Ohio assisted living community. It can be a toughconversation, but one that can improve everyone’s quality of life.If you notice your loved ones are having some challenges
Senior living communities offer many benefits – we see them every day. But it can be challenging for families to make the decision to move mom or dad out of the family home and into assisted living. Moving can be exhausting – mentally and physically – no matter your age
An Alzheimer’s Disease diagnosis can be very difficult for the patient – and family members. There are some medical treatments, therapies and support available, but Alzheimer’s is a disease that does worsen over time – and the symptoms can be devastating. Memory loss, cognitive decline and behavioral changes can all
How do you share your memories? For many senior citizens, sharing their memories is something that might be put off, but talking to your loved ones – especially the younger generation – about your life is important. There’s nothing like a trip down memory lane to spark conversation and deepen
There is a so-called epidemic of loneliness among Ohio senior citizens that can have serious impacts on mental and physical health. July 11 is known as National Cheer Up The Lonely Day, making it a great opportunity to reach out and brighten someone’s day. About 25 percent of seniors report
If you have an aging loved one, and you have concerns with their memory, it can be achallenge to talk about the changes you are seeing. During Alzheimer’s and BrainAwareness Month, we are sharing a few ways to help start the conversation.As we age, there can be changes in memory,
Caring for the caregivers is so important, as this job can be wonderful and meaningful – but also challenging and lonely. And if it is a prolonged thing, caregivers can get burned out. According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, a caregiver is an unpaid individual (usually a family member) who
The beat, beat, beat of your heart is something that you feel every day of your life, so what have you done today for your heart health? February is American Heart Month, which is a great time to think about the ways we care for the heart. According to the
The holidays are upon us and that means visits with elderly relatives are sure to be on the to-do list of many people. Visiting elderly relatives during the holidays can be a funand rewarding time, but it can also be a great way to check in and make sure your
