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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
