Beating the Holiday Blues
Not feeling holly jolly during the season? You’re not alone. Twinkling lights, cheerful music, boxes tied in big red bows, and cookies shaped like snowmen should be enough to lift anyone’s spirit, right? Wrong. Stress and depression during the holiday season are not uncommon, especially for those transitioning into assisted living, caregivers struggling to meet […]
The Gift of Respite Care
Three Reasons for Assisted Living Respite During the Holidays Respite Care is offered to family and friends seeking short-term assistance for loved ones. Many assisted living facilities offer respite services, but not all communities’ respite requirements and guidelines are the same. For example, some communities offer respite care for a few hours, while others require […]
Florida Veterans Information on Benefits
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Mother’s Day Gift List for Senior Moms
Put down the slippers & pick up the latest technology. Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and many are searching for the perfect gift. A #1 MOM mug, dried noodle necklace or card with your finger-painted hand-print aren’t quite acceptable gifts from the adult child. Flowers and chocolates are a common go-to, but what […]
Home Is Where The Stuff Is: Downsizing, Decluttering and Relocating for Seniors
They say that home is where the heart is. Memories, traditions, tears and laughter. The things that hold the most value don’t require cardboard boxes and rolls of messy packing tape. Cherishing the intangible keepsakes never results in back pain or anxiety-ridden sleepless nights. When the time comes to organize, declutter and move out of […]
PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR SENIORS: Regaining Strength & Mobility Regardless of Age
Physical therapists work in a variety of settings including skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, outpatient clinics, and fitness centers. A physical therapist (PT) is an educated, licensed healthcare professional who works with patients to restore or improve mobility, reduce pain and lessen the need for long-term prescription medications. It is common for athletes […]
Caring For Your Loved Ones Through the Storm: Hurricane Preparedness For Seniors
By Erinn Scheib, KR Management, LLC Oct 4, 2017 Natural disasters often hit with little warning. The hurricane season of 2017 left many devastated and fearful. Even the most prepared families wonder if there was more they could have done to protect themselves as the storms approached. Those caring for elderly loved ones carried an […]