Moving to an assisted living community: What to bring and what to leave behind (Part 2 of 2)
In Part 1 of this blog, we discussed how to prepare for a move to an assisted living community. But what should you pack and what should you leave behind? After all, your loved one’s new residence will likely be smaller than their current home. While communities...
What does the Torah say about elder care?
By Rabbi Young, Seven Acres & The Medallion Chaplain “Honor your father and your mother.” The Torah states this commandment twice, almost verbatim, and also restates it in several different forms. Clearly, the commandment amounts to a fundamental principle in...
Encouragement: 3 Ways to Help Seniors Through Short-Term Rehab
Following an illness, injury or surgery, your aging parent’s doctor may recommend a stay in a short-term senior rehabilitation center, also called skilled nursing care, before returning home. As we’ve discussed in a previous blog, older adults may be reluctant to...
Encouragement: The Role of Family in Senior Physical Therapy
An injury, surgery, illness, chronic pain and reduced mobility motivate many geriatric physicians to prescribe physical therapy in addition to medication and rest. Physical challenges may lead to feelings of isolation and depression. Rehabilitation can have numerous...
Caregiver Burnout: How to Care for You Too
Whether of love, duty or doing “right,” you may be among nearly 40 million US caregivers taking care of an elderly, chronically ill or a disabled loved one. Unfortunately, many selfless caregivers don’t prioritize self-care until the emotional, mental and physical...
When Temporary Senior Living Respite Care Makes Sense
In our previous blog we’ve discussed the symptoms of caregiver burnout and resources available to those caring for their loved ones at home, including respite care. In this post, we’re going to dive deeper into what respite care is and if it’s a good option for you...
Nutrition for Seniors: Are your loved one’s dietary needs met?
By Loren Gordon, Director of Community Relations & Stephanie Barrocas, Registered Nutritionist, The Medallion Proper nutrition is important at every stage of our lives. Eating a balanced diet can help maintain a healthy weight, regulate blood sugars and blood...
Eight ways to stop losing sleep as you age
By Julie Limon PT, MCSP, Rehab Director, Seven Acres & The Medallion Our sleep and wakefulness patterns are controlled by an internal clock located in the hypothalamus. Aging causes that brain region to decline, resulting in disrupted circadian rhythm. Light...