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Avoiding Winter “Blues”: Journaling, Laughter, Medical Care
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the ways both seniors and their caregivers can avoid any "blues" that sometimes come with the mid-winter time of year. While mood swings among many people are somewhat common, including at this part of the...
Senior Vision Loss Signs and Prevention Methods
There are a number of conditions that become more likely and common as we get older, and one of these is vision loss. Vision issues tend to become more common and significant with age, but there are also ways to prepare for and even prevent certain forms of vision...
Timing Senior Living: Community Information and Personal Readiness
In part one of this two-part blog series, we reviewed some basic themes to consider in terms of when to plan a transition into a senior living community. While there may not be a "perfect" time for such a move, there are a number of factors that play a role in finding...
Timing Ogden Senior Living: Future Planning, Physical Themes
The move from a prior home into a senior living community of any kind won't always be easy, both in terms of the actual details themselves and planning the ideal time. Sometimes there's no "right time" for someone to move out of a home they've loved for a long time,...
Managing Anosognosia in Alzheimer’s Patients
Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia are difficult conditions for both the sufferer and family members to deal with, both due to their initial complications and others that may arise. One additional complication involved with this and other disease -- particularly...
Comparing Assisted Living and Senior Home Care Services
For many seniors who need some help in their daily lives as they age -- but who are also independent in several areas -- choosing between the types of assistance available can be a complex decision. Two of the most common options in this situation are assisted living...
General Staff Roles for South Ogden Senior Living
If you’re a senior or a caregiver considering senior living community services in the near future, there are several important areas you’ll be considering. One of these will be the numbers and types of staff on-hand in any assisted living community, which are vital to...
Johnny DelVecchio Elected to Utah Assisted Living Association
Senior Living Financial Assistance: Insurance and Medicare
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some basics on financial assistance that’s sometimes used to help pay for a move for a senior to an assisted living community. Finances are often a significant concern for seniors in this position and their...