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...
Together for the holidays: Celebrate with a loved one in assisted living
‘Tis the season for gatherings, family traditions, and favorite holiday dishes. But, if your elderly loved one lives in an assisted living community, you might be wondering how to navigate the holiday season. Hold on to family traditions and make new ones that include...
How to Stay Connected With Family in an Assisted Living Community
Maintaining connections and relationships can heighten one’s sense of life satisfaction and happiness and make a significant difference in one’s physical and mental health. However, as much as we want to, busy lives, distance, and other factors, can prevent families...
Delaying the ‘senior moment’ – cognitive health and aging
Senior moments. We’ve all had them. Typically, these ‘slips of the mind’ are associated with getting older but research shows people often experience those same slight memory lapses in their 20s but do not give it a second thought. As we become older though, many of...
Build a relationship with your loved one’s senior care team
Think about it – would you rather your elderly loved one lived in a senior living facility or a senior living community? There are many definitions of community. One is a strong network of people working together toward a common goal. When it comes to care of your...
How to Communicate With Assisted Living Staff
Good communication is a crucial ingredient in any relationship. Effective communication with assisted living community staff can better help you understand the care your loved one receives, appreciate what the assisted living facility staff does daily and gain you...
Make the Most of Your Nursing Home Visits
As nursing home residents age and decline, they may gradually lose the ability to communicate. Sadly, this is often a time when families stop visiting because they don’t know what to say or how to make the visits meaningful.Planning can make a big difference. Use the...
The Visiting Schedule: What Seniors at Nursing Homes Actually Need
If your aging parent lives in a long-term care community, you may worry you don’t visit enough, as you juggle career, family and community obligations. But, how often should you actually visit? As with most things in life, there is no one-frequency-fits all answer....