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How To Choose Rehab For Senior Citizens
As our loved one's age, their needs change. And while we would like to think that we can take care of them ourselves, there may come a time when we want and need to seek professional help. If you find yourself in this position, you may wonder how to choose the right rehabilitation facility for your senior citizen. There are a few things... ❯❯❯
How to Overcome Alcohol abuse in Older Adults
Do you or someone you know have a problem with alcohol abuse? Millions of older adults struggle with alcohol abuse, but there is help. This guide provides information on the causes and effects of elderly adults addiction and advice on overcoming it. You don't have to face or meet the challenge alone. With the proper support, you can... ❯❯❯
Questions to Ask Prospective Senior Living Centers
What is a senior living community? A senior living community is a housing facility designed specifically for older adults who can live independently. They require help with daily cooking, cleaning, and transportation. Senior living communities typically offer a variety of amenities and services, such as social and recreational activities... ❯❯❯
How to Plan a Vacation for Senior Citizens with Limited Mobility
Today’s seniors are not your grandma and grandpa from previous generations. They’re more tech-savvy, active, and well-traveled than ever before. After all, it’s now common to see senior citizens hitting the road for road trips, booking hotels for vacation getaways, or searching for activities in their hometowns to keep them active and... ❯❯❯
Why It's Important to Hire a Certified Elder Law Attorney
You might find yourself needing an elder law attorney at some point in your life, but do you know why that is? Do you even know what an elder lawyer does? For those who are not familiar with the term, an elder lawyer specializes in helping older adults and their families deal with legal issues related to aging. An elder lawyer can help... ❯❯❯
What You Need to Know about Senior Care Medical Associates
As an aging population continues to grow, so too does the demand for senior care services. With an increased number of older individuals requiring assistance with day-to-day tasks, the demand for quality caregivers has also been on the rise. To meet this increasing demand, medical institutions have begun to offer specialized services... ❯❯❯
Physical Needs of an Elderly Person and How to Meet Them
As we age, our needs change. As a result, so do the ways in which we can best be supported and assisted. The physical needs of an elderly person are very different to those of a younger adult or even an older adult who is still working and living independently. Many people assume that elderly individuals don’t have much energy left or... ❯❯❯
What is a Memory Care Community?
There are many different types of senior housing. Memory care communities offer a unique, specialized housing environment designed to meet the needs of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of memory loss. The primary goal of these communities is to provide assisted living services for those with memory loss. These... ❯❯❯
What Is the Average Cost of Assisted Living in 2022
Assisted living facilities, also known as senior housing, are a great option for seniors who can no longer live on their own but aren’t ready to move into a nursing home. These communities provide various levels of care and services that help seniors live more independently while also providing them with assistance and support when they... ❯❯❯
The Physical Care Needs of the Older Person: What To Expect
In our aging society, caring for an older adult can be a challenging experience. While it may be less taxing than looking after a child or an adult with special needs, caring for a senior still comes with its own unique difficulties. This is especially so in the area of physical care. An older person has very different needs from a... ❯❯❯
