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What To Look For in a Senior Living Community
Senior citizens make up a significant portion of the American population. There are more than 50 million seniors in the U.S., accounting for over 16% of the population. When people advance in age, their needs change. As a result, many of these older individuals will...
When Skilled Nursing Care Is Right for You
Did you know that there are approximately 15,600 nursing homes in the United States? That totals over 1.7 million beds available in licensed skilled nursing facilities. Chronic health conditions can make managing medication, moving around, or simply getting dressed...
Stroke Prevention and Recovery Resources Just a Click Away
The past two years have caused an upheaval in everyone’s life in some way, shape or form. There is no getting around it, the pandemic did a number on us all, especially healthcare. Many stroke survivors and caregivers became isolated in their homes or senior living...
Moving to Assisted Living Checklist: What to Pack
Over 800,000 American seniors now live in assisted living communities or centers. Assisted living is often the best way to combine care with independence for aging individuals, but it does come with some big changes. For many seniors, the initial transition is the...
What Is Respite Care and Why Is It Important? A Guide
Caring for an elderly parent or adult with developmental needs is a full-time job. "More than 53 million adults provide unpaid care to someone over 50 in the U.S." The unsung heroes who dedicate their time are special people. If this sounds like you, you may be...
What Is Included in Respiratory Therapy?
The coronavirus causes lung inflammation, which makes it difficult to diffuse oxygen. As the viral invasion gets worse, you start to feel like a fish out of water. You even begin to regret all the things you took for granted. Respiratory therapists can save the day by...
How to Choose the Best Senior Living Community for You
About 22.1 million adults ages 55 years and older live alone. As our loved ones get older, however, their risk of a slip and fall or other incident increases. We're not always available to provide the help and support they need. Before an accident occurs, you might...
A Holiday Wellbeing Checklist for Senior Care
The long-awaited holiday is finally here. It's the time of the year when you get the chance to visit your childhood home and meet with all your relatives. After being away for long, this is the best time to spend quality moments with your aging parents. Despite our...
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