Seniors For Living

We understand why a family has need of traditions, but have we thought about residents in assisted living? How the establishment of traditions in an assisted living community can make a significant difference in the lives of residents, staff and ...

Assisted living may not be as flexible as independent living, however, residents in this setting can lead a very independent life.

Depending on the amount of assistance or care required, a resident in assisted living can basically set his/her ...

The days of grandparents living next door may be over (though multigenerational households are making a comeback), but spending time together with family doesn’t require living in the same zip code.

Besides the incredible benefits of today’s technology ...

Changes in the schedule. Increased stress levels among caregivers and other family members. Sensory overload. The holidays can bring about all of these, all of which can make someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia experience greater anxiety, making them more ...

A steaming hot cup of coffee or tea and the morning paper. A brisk walk. A few minutes of stretching and deep breathing. Letting the dog out. Everyone has their own routine, a unique way of starting the day. That ...

“These are a few of my favorite things...”

The words of the well-known song inspired this week’s conversation, and the range of best-loved activities and hobbies shared by our 60 participants was quite broad. There were the classics: watching movies, ...

At the end of the caregiving day, what tasks, chores and responsibilities are usually left undone? What are the things you just can’t find time, energy or the desire to do?

This simple exercise may be a good way ...

Wake up early to walk on the fitness center treadmill, stroll the landscaped walking paths, or take a dip in the pool. Sleep in, make breakfast in the kitchen, read the paper on the balcony, and write a few letters ...

Being a caregiver is a 24/7 job, whether the care recipient is 2 or 102. And, in some cases, well-meaning family, friends or neighbors may offer to help, which sounds like a good thing, to be sure. But for some overextended caregivers, it's just one more piece to fit in the puzzle of an already busy schedule.

Many of us had chore charts in our "growing up" years for that very reason: managing ...