Respite care services are critical to primary caregivers as they affect the quality of care that they give to their loved ones. Primary caregiving is hard and many people often find themselves burnt out after a period of time. With respite care services, this does not need to be the case. Read on to find…
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Rittenhouse Village At Michigan City is proud to present its SHINE® Memory Care program! The program is designed to cater to residents who are struggling with dementia or Alzheimer’s. The goal of the program is to help these residents live with their memory struggles and to guide them through discovery and enjoyment. Our staff is…
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As one gets on in age, one’s hair begins to get thinner, and the hair may therefore require more attention and care. This is to ensure the maintenance of a healthy head of hair and the minimization of hair loss. If you would like to learn about how you can take good care of your…
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It is difficult taking care of dementia patients, especially at home. Sometimes it is frustrating, and you want nothing more than to distance yourself, but other times as a caregiver, it brings painful tears to the eye. This is an ongoing challenge that Discovery Senior Living’s SHINE® Memory Care for dementia has taken on. SHINE®…
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From a young age, we are taught to develop good oral hygiene habits such as flossing to prevent cavities. As we grow older, taking great care of our teeth remains an important aspect of our daily routine. Dental care is especially essential for our loved ones advancing in years as it can directly affect their…
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Aging is part and parcel of life and is unavoidable. When your parents are in their advanced years, chances are that they might no longer be able to live independently without putting themselves in danger. When that happens, serious decisions regarding their care have to be made. However, considering the many options available, it can…
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Family traditions are something that is consistently recreated and done. Such traditions will vary for every family, and it is what makes a family’s culture. It could be as simple as having a special meal out every month or leaving cookies for Santa Claus during Christmas. These traditions are typically practiced from young, and can…
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Aging does not have a particularly impressive reputation. When the average person thinks of aging, the first things that come to mind are typically not exactly exciting. One may expect one’s later years to be spent in isolation and loneliness, sitting in one’s living room and staring mindlessly at the television set. But it does…
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Living alone at any age might raise safety and security concerns. Living alone, especially for an older adult, may offer the delight of freedom and at the same time, the worry of accident and harm, stripping them of the ability to seek help. There are numerous measures you can take to establish a safe living…
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When you have a loved one suffering from dementia or other memory-related problems, it can be particularly frustrating to take care of them. You might feel more fatigued, irritable, or suffer from sporadic mood swings. In extreme circumstances, you could even find yourself lashing out at them. If you find all of the above-mentioned familiar,…
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