Giving a round of applause and laughter when his friend wins a game of Bingo. Singing her favorite song with joy among peers and caregivers. Moving to the beat at his favorite exercise class every Monday morning. Moments like these are common at assisted living communities that provide seniors with a selection of fun, interesting, […]
Photo by Nathan Anderson on Unsplash There are a variety of factors that influence senior safety. From your loved one’s dietary choices to his or her sleep patterns, a number of variables will affect Mom or Dad’s mindset, way of thinking, and quality of life. A big factor for your parent’s safety? Don’t underestimate the […]
When you think of preserving long-term health for your parent or loved ones, a few things may come to mind. Maybe you think of the various medications that keep their ailments and chronic conditions under control. Or taking them to their monthly doctor appointments. Or perhaps it’s encouraging them to attend a weekly exercise class. […]
Deciding where and when to start. Determining what’s really necessary to keep–and what to donate or throw away. Figuring out how to best preserve breakable or sentimental items. Moving homes has the potential to be an overwhelming and stressful task, regardless of what age you are. Once a senior and his or her family […]
Making the move to a senior living community is often a highly recommended step to preserve the well-being for individuals and their families. That said, big changes or shifts in life will initially require you and your loved one to go through some challenging processes. Moving to a senior living community can be significantly less […]
As your loved one ages, your concern for his or her physical safety and wellness may increase. Whether it be preventing falls or ensuring that your loved one has a balanced diet, there are plenty of factors that affect his or her health. One factor that has more impact than you may think is senior […]
Our servicemen and women give so much time and energy to protect and serve our country. Ensuring dignity, ease, and care for veterans as they age is an important part of expressing our gratitude for their service. However, navigating care in one’s later years can be complicated–from selecting the right care situation to navigating which […]
When it comes to helping a loved one make the move to an assisted living community, it’s not uncommon to put the move off “until it’s absolutely necessary.” Often, this conclusion is preceded by your Dad insisting that he is fine on his own, or Mom promising she can manage and doesn’t want to leave […]
Younger, more able-bodied people often take for granted the ease at which they are able to perform daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and food preparation. As we age, not only do these tasks become more difficult–they can pose a threat to our safety. According to the National Council on Aging, one in four adults […]
Home. It’s a concept that almost every one of us, despite our background, language, or nationality, can understand. Think for a few minutes about what comes to mind when you think of a home. Perhaps it’s a place you can relax and feel safe? Or a space where you practice the necessary rituals in […]
Assisted living communities can provide dynamic settings to truly thrive as one ages up. However, making a shift in one’s life can be challenging–even if the shift will be rewarding and beneficial in the long term. As an adult child of an aging parent, you may find that your mother or father will insist that […]
At one time, your monthly visits to Dad were enough to help him maintain independence. But now…mowing the lawn and doing small repairs around the house can’t provide the care he needs. If you recognize your parent requires more involved support, such as medication management or prepared meals, you may be debating between home health […]
Over the holidays, perhaps you realized that Mom isn’t as independent as she used to be. A few years ago, it was easy for her to cook the holiday meal. But now she has trouble even making her lunch or keeping the house clean. Once you were home, you might have begun a search for […]
Why Social Activities for Seniors Improve Quality of Life at Assisted Living Communities
/in Information /by Bild CompanyGiving a round of applause and laughter when his friend wins a game of Bingo. Singing her favorite song with joy among peers and caregivers. Moving to the beat at his favorite exercise class every Monday morning. Moments like these are common at assisted living communities that provide seniors with a selection of fun, interesting, […]
Have a Parent in a Rural Area? Beware of These 3 Senior Safety Risks
/in Information /by Bild CompanyPhoto by Nathan Anderson on Unsplash There are a variety of factors that influence senior safety. From your loved one’s dietary choices to his or her sleep patterns, a number of variables will affect Mom or Dad’s mindset, way of thinking, and quality of life. A big factor for your parent’s safety? Don’t underestimate the […]
5 Dietary Guidelines for Senior Nutrition
/in Information /by Bild CompanyWhen you think of preserving long-term health for your parent or loved ones, a few things may come to mind. Maybe you think of the various medications that keep their ailments and chronic conditions under control. Or taking them to their monthly doctor appointments. Or perhaps it’s encouraging them to attend a weekly exercise class. […]
Downsizing Tips for a Stress-Free Move to Assisted Living
/in Information /by Bild CompanyDeciding where and when to start. Determining what’s really necessary to keep–and what to donate or throw away. Figuring out how to best preserve breakable or sentimental items. Moving homes has the potential to be an overwhelming and stressful task, regardless of what age you are. Once a senior and his or her family […]
5 Tips for a Smooth Transition to Senior Living
/in Information /by Bild CompanyMaking the move to a senior living community is often a highly recommended step to preserve the well-being for individuals and their families. That said, big changes or shifts in life will initially require you and your loved one to go through some challenging processes. Moving to a senior living community can be significantly less […]
4 Facts About Senior Isolation That Will Surprise You
/in Information /by Bild CompanyAs your loved one ages, your concern for his or her physical safety and wellness may increase. Whether it be preventing falls or ensuring that your loved one has a balanced diet, there are plenty of factors that affect his or her health. One factor that has more impact than you may think is senior […]
This Financial Benefit Can Help Your Veteran Loved One Afford Assisted Living
/in Information /by Bild CompanyOur servicemen and women give so much time and energy to protect and serve our country. Ensuring dignity, ease, and care for veterans as they age is an important part of expressing our gratitude for their service. However, navigating care in one’s later years can be complicated–from selecting the right care situation to navigating which […]
4 Reasons Not to Wait to Move Your Loved One to an Assisted Living Community
/in Information /by Bild CompanyWhen it comes to helping a loved one make the move to an assisted living community, it’s not uncommon to put the move off “until it’s absolutely necessary.” Often, this conclusion is preceded by your Dad insisting that he is fine on his own, or Mom promising she can manage and doesn’t want to leave […]
Assisted Living 101: Activities of Daily Living
/in Information /by Bild CompanyYounger, more able-bodied people often take for granted the ease at which they are able to perform daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and food preparation. As we age, not only do these tasks become more difficult–they can pose a threat to our safety. According to the National Council on Aging, one in four adults […]
Explore Assisted Living Housing Options at The Ashford Communities
/in Information /by Bild CompanyHome. It’s a concept that almost every one of us, despite our background, language, or nationality, can understand. Think for a few minutes about what comes to mind when you think of a home. Perhaps it’s a place you can relax and feel safe? Or a space where you practice the necessary rituals in […]
Help! Mom Doesn’t Think She Needs Assisted Living
/in Information /by Bild CompanyAssisted living communities can provide dynamic settings to truly thrive as one ages up. However, making a shift in one’s life can be challenging–even if the shift will be rewarding and beneficial in the long term. As an adult child of an aging parent, you may find that your mother or father will insist that […]
Home Health vs. Assisted Living: Making the Right Choice
/in Information /by Bild CompanyAt one time, your monthly visits to Dad were enough to help him maintain independence. But now…mowing the lawn and doing small repairs around the house can’t provide the care he needs. If you recognize your parent requires more involved support, such as medication management or prepared meals, you may be debating between home health […]
What Is Affordable Assisted Living?
/in Information /by kayla yoderOver the holidays, perhaps you realized that Mom isn’t as independent as she used to be. A few years ago, it was easy for her to cook the holiday meal. But now she has trouble even making her lunch or keeping the house clean. Once you were home, you might have begun a search for […]