As our loved ones age, it can be disheartening to witness a noticeable decline in their interest and enthusiasm for life. In some cases this loss of enjoyment actually has a name. Anhedonia is the inability to feel pleasure...
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Maintaining proper hygiene is crucial for the health and well-being of seniors. Poor hygiene can impact one’s sense of dignity and even lead to illness such as urinary tract infections and wounds. It can be as important as following...
As we age, it’s natural for us to experience changes in our physical and mental health. These changes can often make it more challenging to manage daily tasks and maintain our quality of life. For many seniors, assisted living...
Helen Keller once said: “Blindness cuts us off from things, but deafness cuts us off from people.” As we age, our ears lose the ability to hear high-pitched sounds, including many consonant sounds—low-pitched vowels are the last to be...
Though respecting your parents’ privacy and independence is important, some information they withhold could be crucial to their health, safety, and general well-being. Many seniors tend to hide personal information like bruises, falls, and financial troubles from their kids...
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia often make everyday communication challenging. For example, persons with Alzheimer’s might repeat words or use one word when they mean another. Many individuals also seem to lack reasoning ability and rational thinking. These issues are...
Conversations around finances are never easy. Especially, when those conversations are with our loved ones who may not be able to care for themselves anymore. Talking about finances can be an uncomfortable and stressful situation for both parties. Elders...
As healthcare providers, it’s critical to have open and honest conversations about healthcare costs with your senior patients who are looking for senior living options. For many seniors, the decision to move into a senior living community is a...
We’ve all seen Joe Namath, Tony Bennett, the late Alex Trebeck and even JB Smoove on TV promoting Medicare Advantage in late night TV. The ads can be a bit cheesy, but the benefits promised, and the pricing is...
Most adult children of aging parents are reluctant to move their loved ones into a nursing home. However, many nursing homes, also known as skilled nursing facilities, offer excellent care for seniors and knowing when they are the right...