Each year, the second Saturday of October marks World Hospice and Palliative Care Day. When faced with a life-limiting illness and hearing, “Nothing can be done,” hospice can help.
Caregivers, this one is for you. Here are some helpful tips for avoiding caregiving-related injuries and emotional tolls.
Topics: Long-term Care, Assisted Living, Safety, Caregiving, Level of Care
Autumn has arrived in Northwest Ohio, and the growing season is winding down for the raised flower beds that line the grassy courtyard at Sunset Village. Accordingly, the hard-working curators of this unique garden are busily preparing the beds for cooler temperatures.
Topics: Continuing Care Communities, People, Aging, Sunset Village, Life Plan Communities, Loneliness, Isolation
The Open enrollment period for 2020 Medicare coverage begins October 15 and runs through December 7, 2019. Annual enrollment is the time for making any changes to your existing Medicare policy, such as switching from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan. Updates made during the open enrollment timeframe take effect on January 1, 2020.
Topics: Planning, Senior Care Terms, Healthcare, Medicare
Why your sense of taste is changing—and what you can do about it
Topics: Planning, Aging, Senior Wellness
Whatever their ages, Americans love to be mobile. And for many people, that means driving an automobile. In this country, three out of four adults have valid driver’s licenses, and 40 million of those drivers are age 65 or older.
Topics: Independent Living, Aging, Safety, Senior Wellness, Driving
Whether it's walking in the park, enjoying outdoor picnics, attending baseball games, or going swimming, summer includes countless fun pursuits. What's more, summertime involves various traditions, such as traveling to favorite vacation destinations, watching Fourth of July fireworks, and attending family reunions. For older adults, missing out on summer’s fun can create feelings of isolation and loneliness.
Topics: Senior Living, Aging, Senior Wellness, Caregiving, Loneliness, Isolation
For the most part, older adults often want to drive for the same reason sixteen-year-olds do: driving provides them independence. As they age, older adults worry about relinquishing their freedom. Indeed, 53 percent of older adults are concerned about remaining independent, while 26 percent say that losing independence is their greatest fear.
Topics: Active Living, Independent Living, The Woodlands, Safety, Driving, Special Presentations
The Baby Boom generation, the post World War II age cohort born between 1946 and 1964, has had a significant influence on US cultural norms for decades. Since becoming adults, Baby Boomers have spoken up against war, racial and sexual prejudice, and political corruption.
Topics: Active Living, Independent Living, Why Sunset?, Fieldstone Villas, Life Plan Communities, Baby Boomers
Parkinson’s disease affects the way people move, often leading to increasingly smaller gestures and less efficient movements. Those changes cause difficulty moving around, getting dressed, and performing countless other daily living activities. Beginning treatment soon after a Parkinson’s diagnosis can help manage long-term problems with balance, mobility, and posture.
Topics: Neurological Therapy, Senior Wellness, Speech Therapy, LSVT BIG, Parkinson's