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Uncategorized • February 7, 2025

What Causes a Loss of Appetite in the Elderly?

If you’ve noticed that your loved one isn’t eating as much as they used to, you’re not alone. Many seniors experience a loss of appetite as they age, but there are ways to make eating easier and more pleasurable. Many things, from physical factors like changes to their sense of taste to emotional factors like…

An older adult with dementia smiling in their living room and dialing a number on a landline phone.

Caregiving, Memory Care / Alzheimers / Dementia • January 21, 2025

How to Talk to a Parent With Dementia on the Phone

Phone calls are a great way to keep in touch with a parent with dementia! They offer an easy way to enjoy a casual, calm conversation. However, dementia can be complex—it often affects a person's ability to communicate. Fortunately, you can take small steps to create a supportive and relaxed atmosphere where the conversation can…

A concerned adult child comforting a parent who is experiencing personality changes.

Memory Care / Alzheimers / Dementia • January 6, 2025

Why Is My Aging Parent’s Personality Changing?

If you've noticed changes in your aging parent's personality, you might be confused and a bit worried. The underlying reasons behind personality changes in an aging parent can include: Health conditions Medications Hearing and vision problems Psychological factors Cognitive decline Life transitions While personality shifts can feel alarming and raise questions about what’s normal in…

A senior couple smile as they help each other pack and move boxes for their move into a senior living community.

Rehabilitation • December 9, 2024

Top 10 Moving Tips for Seniors

Moving can be a stressful task at any age, but for seniors, it often comes with added challenges and emotional considerations. Whether you’re downsizing, relocating to be closer to family, or moving into a senior living community, it’s important to approach the process with care and attention. Once you’ve found your next place to call…

A senior sits on a chair with a book, looking thoughtfully out the open window beside them.

Memory Care / Alzheimers / Dementia • October 1, 2024

A Complete Guide To Memory Care

Memory care provides compassionate, personalized care for people with dementia and other cognitive conditions. The comprehensive care and supervision provided in memory care programs can also provide some relief for the family and loved ones of people with dementia. Memory care focuses on providing a structured environment and engaging activities to help stimulate cognitive abilities…

A caregiver and a senior man with mobility problems sitting on the couch smiling at one another getting ready to move him to a wheelchair.

Caregiving, Senior Living • September 19, 2024

How To Care for an Elderly Parent Who Can’t Walk

Caring for an aging parent who can’t walk is often rewarding, but it can also be challenging. It requires patience, love, and respect. A proper plan and a compassionate approach to caregiving can help you take care of your loved one. To care for an aging parent who can't walk, you should: Make their home…

A skilled nurse helps an assisted living resident move using her walker in a brightly lit suite.

Senior Living • August 15, 2024

Who Qualifies for Assisted Living?

Caring for an aging loved one can be a challenging yet immensely rewarding experience. However, there comes a time when you may need to consider alternative living arrangements to ensure they receive the best care possible. Assisted living communities provide a perfect blend of independence and support, making them an ideal option for many families.…

Elderly man exercising with a resistance band under medical supervision.

Rehabilitation • July 30, 2024

Benefits Of A Medically Supervised Rehabilitation Program

A medically supervised rehab program for seniors is an effective and safe way to help older adults recover from injuries, surgeries or illnesses. This type of program involves a team of healthcare professionals who work together to create a personalized treatment plan for each individual based on their specific needs. The top benefits of a…

A young man comforting his senior father on the couch while discussing dementia.

Memory Care / Alzheimers / Dementia • July 16, 2024

How to Deal with Dementia in a Parent

Being the caregiver for a parent after their dementia diagnosis can be extremely rewarding. It offers a way for you to give back to a person who's given you so much. However, dementia isn't always the easiest condition. It can pose unique challenges every day that make it difficult to manage alone. So how do…

Senior Living • June 24, 2024

Choosing Kingston: The Path to Exceptional Assisted Living and Senior Care

When it comes to assisted living facilities, there are a variety of factors to consider when choosing the right one for you or your loved one. One of the most important considerations is a facility that offers genuine care and compassion to their residents. This is exactly what you’ll find at Kingston Residence of Vermilion,…

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What Causes a Loss of Appetite in the Elderly?

How to Talk to a Parent With Dementia on the Phone

Why Is My Aging Parent’s Personality Changing?

Top 10 Moving Tips for Seniors

A Complete Guide To Memory Care

How To Care for an Elderly Parent Who Can’t Walk

Who Qualifies for Assisted Living?

Benefits Of A Medically Supervised Rehabilitation Program

How to Deal with Dementia in a Parent

Choosing Kingston: The Path to Exceptional Assisted Living and Senior Care

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