Our loved ones should enjoy their later years, but sometimes it can be difficult for them to stay fully independent. Families who examine their loved one’s housing options often arrive at the decision to transition into an assisted living community. When a loved one...
There truly is no place like home, and the dignity of living in your own home is something innately treasured by people of all ages. As the senior members of a family age, many prefer to live in their own home for as long as possible. If, however, the need arises to...
Does your aging loved one need some assistance with their activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, toileting, or meal preparation? You may be wondering how to best assist them on a daily basis while ensuring they maintain their honor, dignity, and...
Time with our elderly loved ones is a treasured commodity and should be relished to the fullest. While we enjoy life together, it’s also important to take an objective look at our loved ones and evaluate their potential need for assisted living care. At some point, we...
The National Endowment for the Arts and George Washington University conducted a multisite study to measure how participation in weekly art programs affects aging. The study followed over 300 people ages 63-103 and identified several positive impacts of weekly...
