As we age, our healthcare needs change. Older adults are more likely to experience multiple health problems, chronic conditions, and cognitive changes. This is why the field of geriatric medicine has become increasingly important in recent years. Geriatric medicine is a specialized branch of medicine that focuses on the health and wellbeing of older adults. … Read more
If you or someone you love is living with dementia, you know how challenging it can be to provide adequate care and support. Dementia is a progressive condition that affects memory, cognition, and executive function, making it difficult for seniors to manage their daily lives. In this article, we will explore what you need to … Read more
Having grandparents involved in your children’s lives is a great experience for them. From spending holidays and birthdays together to passing on recipes and traditions to the youngest generation. As much as we love our children and want to think they’ll always behave when spending time with their grandparents, they may misbehave a little bit. … Read more
Giving gifts to your grandchildren is probably the best and most fun part of being a grandparent. Seeing them open the birthday gift you picked especially for them, and how excited they get when they play with it or use it. It can be hard to know, though, when you stop giving gifts to your … Read more
We have provided below a list of standard precautions in a nursing home to prevent spread of Covid-19. We hope this list will be beneficial for all visitors, staff and patients The covid-19 pandemic has changed our lives forever. Since its beginning, in the year 2019, it has engulfed millions of people across the globe. … Read more
This guide will help you understand the right timings to visit, proper care to be taken for Covid-19, and the activities that you can partake in a while visiting loved ones in assisted living. People with dementia are at higher risk of accidents and injuries. Memory loss can make you or your loved one unable … Read more
Moving your loved ones to assisted living can be a painful experience. We give below a guide to transitioning your loved one to an assisted living facility. Many seniors need more care than others with growing age. Their family caregivers may not be able to provide enough attention and care due to their busy lives. … Read more
Are you or a loved one considering moving to a nursing home? Please read our detailed guide about the services at a nursing home, costs, and what to think about before making a move. If you or an elderly family member has an injury or illness that progresses to the point that they need medical … Read more
Making big healthcare decisions – like going into palliative care – are hard to do for someone else, especially when it’s a loved one where it may be very emotionally hard on the family to see their family member go into palliative care. This kind of care, though, should be shied away from just because … Read more
When a loved one becomes ill, especially if it’s sudden and unexpected, the number of decisions and choices you have to make can feel really overwhelming and like you aren’t even talking about a human being anymore. It doesn’t have to be like that, though. Conversations around end-of-life care can be difficult to start and … Read more