My sincere thank you to the brave men and women who have served or continue to serve our country. I firmly believe that our Veterans deserve the best, especially once they reach their vintage years. With Veterans Day just around the corner (November 11), I thought I would talk about how the Veterans Affairs (VA) …
When an elderly loved one’s care needs exceed what their family can provide, placement into a Senior Living community is a prudent move to ensure that the person’s care requirements are met on an ongoing basis. However, a critical aspect of placement that families and other placement services sometimes overlook is considering care options that …
Almost any doctor will tell you that movement is crucial to maintaining good health and optimal well-being. However, as we age, we start facing health challenges that begin to impact our mobility. Osteoarthritis is a prime culprit affecting older people’s ability to move and stay independent. As the number one serious disease affecting seniors and …
According to statistics, nearly 1,000,000 Americans currently live with Parkinson’s disease. With approximately 60,000 Americans diagnosed each year, experts predict that the number of Parkinson’s disease patients in the United States will grow to 1.2 million by 2030. That’s not an insignificant number of people who will require specialized care in the future. As Parkinson’s …
Independent Living communities are lively, vibrant places where people can enjoy their vintage years in a resort-like setting. With so many fun activities, social events, and engaging physical programs to choose from, community residents remain independent for as long as possible – often for the rest of their lives. However, over time, Independent Living residents …
