Talking about moving your loved one to an assisted living program can be difficult for you both. However, the conversation can be necessary to ensure that your loved one can live more safely and in a more fulfilling way. Here are some tips for when you need to speak with your loved one about moving…
According to the National Institute of Aging, about 28% of older adults, or over 13.8 million Americans, live alone. There is nothing wrong with wanting to keep being independent, but when you realize that you are withdrawing from society, you need to make some changes in your life. Older adults who live alone are specially…
Over 5.6 million Americans aged 65 and above suffer from dementia, including Alzheimer’s and other memory-related diseases. As such, millions more have been faced with the complex challenge of caring for their loved ones who have been afflicted with the cognitive disease. We understand the difficulty of going through such an experience and we know…
As you age, your bodily functions start to deteriorate. Of your senses, hearing is one the scariest to see go. This is because hearing has always been such an important part of communicating and interacting with those around us. Without hearing, we are effectively cut off from others. Furthermore, hearing loss is an invisible disability.…
We spend a large portion of our lives on our feet. They are an integral part of our body that we use often but don’t pay much attention to. This could potentially lead to foot problems down the line. According to HealthyAging.org, about one in three people aged 65 and above suffer from foot-related issues…
Did you know that visiting museums can improve not only your mental but also your physical health? An ongoing study by the National Endowment for the Arts has found that attending cultural events, like museums, exhibitions, and art galleries is linked to a better mental and physical state. This is because being exposed to art…
Over the years, senior living, or assisted living, has evolved to become one of the best options for living after retirement. They are low cost and low maintenance yet provide many services and amenities to all their residents. This can include daily exciting activities like Zumba classes, holistic health programs, 24/7 concierge services, and many…
Arthritis is the overarching term used for conditions that affects the joints, tissues around the joint, and other connective tissues. Joint pain affects estimated of 58.5 million Americans and this number will continue to increase as the population ages. For those who experience knee pains due to arthritis, the physical activities they can do might…
Hagerstown, MD is a developing community in the northwest of Maryland, near the borders of Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Known as the “Hub City”, it is located in a strategic location whereby important roads and railways intersect, and metropolitan cities are a short drive away. With a population of just over 40,000, Hagerstown is a…