As our loved ones grow older, they start to expend less energy and require fewer calories as compared to the past. This means that eating foods that are healthy and nutritious are very important for the elderly as every calorie counts. However, it may be challenging to get a sufficient amount of nutrients to prevent…
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Do you find your loved one’s memory failing as of late? For example, they could miss a doctor’s appointment despite constant reminders or be unable to find their car in the parking lot. These instances of short-term memory loss can mark the early stages of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Being aware of the warning signs…
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If your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia and you are looking for an assisted living community that can take adequate care of them, you need to consider Rittenhouse Village At Northside’s SHINE memory care. Dementia is a common condition that affects many people in the United States. It is estimated that over 6…
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Reading is a fun and inexpensive activity that lets you see the world from another person’s perspective. It provides stress relief to everyone and can even aid in better sleep. Reading is also great to stimulate the brain and keep the loneliness away. However, it can get difficult to read as we age due to…
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It is ironic that retirement—which is associated with stopping work and leaving the regular cycle of having to do something for a wage to transition into a more relaxed lifestyle that can be enjoyed in peace—can feel so incredibly daunting and stress-inducing. This is primarily due to the amount of planning that comes before it…
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There are a variety of factors to take into consideration when looking for the best assisted living community for your loved ones or family members. You must choose a community that only meets your specific demands, but also complements the personality of your loved one who will be living there. If it is your first…
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As our loved ones age, they may often struggle to do tasks that they could easily do in the past. Medical conditions such as arthritis and others can make bending or stretching limbs very difficult. This in turn makes previously easy jobs such as bathing, laundry, and much more difficult. If you are facing such…
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Hearing loss is hard to notice, even if you are looking for signs. These manifest through changes in you or your loved ones’ behavior. They can be small signs like having to constantly turn the volume of your electronics up higher or asking for someone else to repeat themselves one too many times. The appearance…
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Decluttering is not a particularly fun activity, and we at Rittenhouse Village At Michigan City can confidently say this is the opinion of most people. However, in many cases and at many points in our lives, the process of decluttering will almost inevitably be a necessity. Decluttering is important to keep a clean and tidy…
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Malnutrition is one of the biggest problems amongst the elderly as the American population ages. It is essential for adults advancing in age to get the nutrients their body needs to stay strong and healthy, especially for those that have pre-existing health conditions like a chronic disease or sickness. Here at Rittenhouse Village At Portage,…
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