Weighed down by nutrition concerns? You’re not alone. America’s waistlines have been steadily expanding, and seniors are not unaffected. In 2018, an alarming 40 percent of senior adults aged 65 and older were obese, and this statistic is only likely to trend upward in the following years. Surprisingly, the number of seniors between 60 to…
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Mental health is a crucial aspect of well-being, even though we seldom consider it as being a core part of our daily living. As part of life, stress and anxiety are inevitable. However, these experiences are not to be overlooked, especially when experienced by aging adults. Certain age-related neurological conditions may sometimes deter the abilities…
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Retirement is one of the greatest stages of your life to be living in Pompano Beach, FL, especially if you join one of the many 55+ communities located here. You can’t lump today’s retirement communities in Pompano Beach together with nursing homes, considering all of the different perks these communities have to offer. If you’re…
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Aging brings a host of challenges, and it’s no surprise that winter is incredibly challenging. Because our bodies are increasingly delicate as we age and because of other natural factors, winter is especially challenging for the elderly. Truer still, if they suffer from conditions that cause memory lapses, such as Parkinson’s. You may be considering…
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People tend to perceive independent living as an expensive lifestyle instead of holding on to one’s house in retirement, but they couldn’t be more mistaken. The mental, financial and time burden of maintaining a home can make retirement feel like a full-time job. Several often overlooked factors make homeownership a more expensive way to spend…
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The idea of abandoning their home and relocating to an independent living community is a terrifying one for many elderly adults. Making the transition to senior living used to imply losing your independence and transferring into a nursing home, just to have your loved ones forget about you. Today, there are many options available, such…
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The ideal method of relocating a loved one to an assisted living facility is to employ a gradual and considerate process, but this is not always the case. For some aging adults, immediate relocation to a residential care home is the best action following hospitalization. How should you go about transferring an elderly relative to…
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For dementia patients in memory care, mornings can be stressful. These individuals might need to remember what happened the day before or how to dress appropriately. They may also have difficulty recognizing their caregivers, causing them to become anxious. Because dementia is a broad topic with many different symptoms, it can be challenging for caregivers and…
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Natural disasters happen unannounced, and the impact can be damaging physically, economically, and emotionally. The best way to reduce the impact of disasters like hurricanes when they occur is to prepare ahead. This hurricane preparedness for seniors in Naples, FL will get you ready before the next natural disaster: Get Necessary Supplies Once there is…
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Whether you choose to age in place at your private residence or you decide to move into our independent living community, one thing is for sure; you must always be prepared for emergencies. If you would rather age in place, you will be responsible for all your emergency plans. If, on the other hand, you…
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