Financial scams aimed at aging adults are common and costly. The FBI estimates that aging adults lose more than $3 billion to scammers each year. Scammers target the elderly because they assume this group has a large quantity of money in their accounts. Financial scams are generally undetected or difficult to prosecute, hence they are…
As your loved ones get older, you may realize that their sleep patterns have changed. Whether it’s experiencing insomnia or waking up in the middle of the night and unable to get back to sleep, sleep changes can affect your loved ones’ health and prevent them from going about their day smoothly. If you would…
Most of us will have been nagged at for eating chocolate, giving them a bad rep as an “unhealthy” food that almost makes us feel guilty to savor. As such, many of us grow up believing that chocolate is unhealthy. On the other hand, a handful of people would know that consuming chocolates do bring…
Are your loved ones looking to move into an assisted living community? Well, one of the first things they have to do is look for an assisted living apartment. The apartment has to provide a safe and secure living environment for your loved one, as well as suit their lifestyle needs and expectations. Here at…
The majority of us are concerned about the well-being of our older loved ones. However, there are situations when our personal or private commitments prevent us from caring for them for a certain period of time. This is where assisted living programs come in handy. Many assisted living communities offer both short-term and long-term stays…
Memory care communities are great places for older adults with a memory condition like Alzheimer’s disease or dementia as their personalized and comprehensive approach to memory care helps to develop positivity across all aspects of life. From engaging in daily activities, interactive dining experiences to guided routine exercises, residents can experience more health interactions and…
One can be easily deceived by the idyllic community of Southern Pines. Tucked amongst the lush longleaf pines prominent in the Sandhills region of North Carolina, the modest town is bustling with cultural, recreational, and business activities. Acclaimed for its stunning golf courses and picturesque equestrian trails, there are also plenty of other fun things…
Assisted living and memory care communities offer similar key services for your loved one, from providing assistance for day-to-day activities to stylish amenities. However, the key difference that sets them apart is that memory care communities provide the addition of tailored dementia-specific activities and personalized care. How do we know it is time to move…
The most prevalent sleep issue is insomnia, which is defined as a subjective experience of inadequate or nonrestorative sleep despite ample sleep chances. Though insomnia affects a substantial size of the older population, it is frequently undiagnosed and untreated, and nonpharmacologic therapies are underutilized by health care providers. The reasons for insomnia in seniors will…
As your loved ones enter their golden years, they may start to become more forgetful. You may even start to worry whether they might have dementia. Learn more about the difference between dementia and memory loss so that you can know whether your loved ones have dementia and how you can help them if they…