More often than not, the primary caregiver of people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease might be a loved one, an adult child, a spouse, or a close companion. Caregiving at some point can be extremely demanding, even in the early stages of the condition. Therefore, caregiving needs flexible and understanding people to deal with changes in […]
Memory care is one of the most important areas of healthcare today, especially with the growing elderly population. As a memory care facilitator, it’s very important to understand the different needs of residents and how to address them properly to ensure the best quality of life for them. In the late 1980s, Professor Thomas Kitwood […]
Nursing homes are needed now more than ever. With the American elderly population predicted to reach a staggering 94.7 million by 2060, there has been an increasing interest in nursing homes and how they function. To get started, here are some of the most important facts and statistics about these assisted living communities: How […]
As you prepare to send your loved one to a senior living center, you can’t help but worry if they’re going to get the same quality of life that they’re enjoying in your own home. You are not alone in this because it’s a common sentiment among a lot of family members. But one of […]
There are a number of memory care facilitator jobs available for interested individuals. But how does each position meet the needs of the patients with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other memory loss problems? Executive Director The executive director will manage the assisted living and memory care facility. Thus, he or she needs to fulfill the […]
Getting old has its moments, but has its downfalls too. For as you look forward to grandkids and comfortable retirement, you also have to deal with a host of physical impediments. Blurry vision, shortness of breath, and aching joints are just some physical old-age symptoms that materialize in your 60s. It becomes much more pronounced […]
Someone in the world will develop dementia every 3 seconds, so it’s no surprise that the number of people living with the condition is expected to reach 152 million by 2050. But while dementia still baffles medical experts, any memory care facilitator would agree that embracing these five healthy brain exercises would help delay memory […]
With such a high demand for elderly care, there has been a huge growth in the number of options for seniors to enjoy the latter years of their lives. Some prefer to stay at home with family while others go to a senior living center due to their need for specialized care due to sickness […]
Knowing and understanding the terminologies often used in senior living will guide you in making a better decision when the time comes to plan for your future. This is especially true with regards to the names and acronyms of agencies that are responsible for ensuring the safety of seniors. Senior Living Terms and Definitions […]
Like most things, senior and assisted living facilities also evolve with the times and the ever-changing needs of their residents and those who are expected to live in them. Today’s changes are influenced by the baby boomers and their preferences for their future aged care accommodation. It’s not a surprise that assisted living home […]
