Let’s talk about the unspeakable… Your Death. “End? No, the journey doesn’t end here. Death is just another path… one that we all must take.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King Some die suddenly. Yet for many the process is slow. They move from mentally able into Alzheimer’s Disease or some other form […]
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. So it is time to learn a few things about the disease. NUMBER 1 “Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, degenerative neurological disorder that affects one in 100 people over age 60,” states the Michael J. Fox organization. While the average age at onset is 60, people have been diagnosed as young […]
Coloring books for adults is trending right now. Some studies are showing a slight calming and meditative effect of coloring shapes found in nature. These images are called Mandala.
We gave you the FIVE ABSOLUTE INDICATORS for moving Mom or Dad to Assisted Living or Memory Care. Below is a list of a few other things to look for when visiting your parents that may indicate it is time. Life is not always black and white. The indicators below may be triggers for you […]
There are many indicators that cognitive or physical decline is happening. It is hard for adult children, spouses and siblings who may visit briefly to know when it is time to move their loved one into a safer and more social environment like an Assisted Living Community. A diagnosis of dementia or a degenerative disease […]
Here is an interesting statistic. One half of the people caring for a partner or spouse with Alzheimer’s Disease will die before the person they are caring for dies. Research is showing that the stress of caring for a loved-one with a progressive, terminal dementia is just plain hard on the caregiver. Think of it! […]
People tend to resist the change of moving into Senior Housing and Assisted Living. Once they do make the change, we hear over and over again that they shouldn’t have waited so long.
Should Driving Tests Be Mandatory on those over 70? This year my husband turns 68 and has agreed to take a driver competency test on the suggestion of our doctor. So I called around to driving schools and stopped in at the DMV and no one knew where he could take such a test. Do […]
10 Year Twins Study Shows Leg Power Predicts Reduced Cognitive Decline
According to the CDC, cases of syphilis and chlamydia are on the rise in senior citizens in the U.S.A. Why? Seniors are living longer and healthier lives, they are more active in many ways. And along with a more active lifestyles, they have access to erectile dysfunction drugs. Syphilis cases have risen 52% and chlamydia […]
