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How to Make Long-Term Care Feel as Comfortable as Home
After being settled in one place for many years, the time may come that long-term care is necessary. Moving to a long-term care community, however, can come with difficult-to-process emotions and reluctance to change. Although moving can be overwhelming and cause anxiety or depression, it......
Music Therapy & Memory Loss
If you have seen the movie The Notebook, adapted from Nicholas Sparks’s book with the same title, you know the power that music can have over those with memory loss. In this movie, Allie relives her life through a story being told by her husband,......
Maintaining Balance to Prevent Falls
As seniors age, the risk for falls increases. In an article from the National Council On Aging (NCOA) website, it states that according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one fourth of Americans aged 65 and older suffer from a fall. This......
Home Safety for Independent Seniors
Home is often considered a safe haven where we can unwind and relax. We often think that it is one of the safest places that we can be – where we are in control. We don’t usually think about the hidden dangers that may be......
The Benefits of Social Engagement for Seniors
As seniors age, the lack of connection with others and a diminishing social life can cause an increase of depression as well as a multitude of other health problems. Depression and isolation in seniors can even cause sickness, high blood pressure and an increased risk......