Assisted Living in Mobile AL Milk Chocolate Day was created to celebrate all the good things about milk chocolate. Milk chocolate is the most common form of chocolate in drinks, bars, and snacks, so why not celebrate it with its very own day? The most common ingredients found in milk chocolate include condensed milk, liquid milk or milk […]
The Vast Differences in Modern Assisted Living Communities Compared to Years Past
July 1, 2015 by ·
Assisted Living in Citronelle AL In the past, assisted living communities were often closely associated with nursing homes. However, assisted living today is not even remotely close to what it was in the years past. There are many differences and we will list just a few of them here. Difference #1: More responsive staff. In […]
Keeping Cool and Safe within the Comfort of Assisted Living
June 23, 2015 by ·
Assisted Living in Pascagoula AL Summer is the time of the year when people spend more time outdoors. The warm weather, bright sunshine, and longer daylight hours allows them to participate in more activities, such as work in their gardens, go to the pool, or attend an outdoor concert. Spending time outdoors is an important […]
What to Do when the Assisted Living Community Doesn’t Accept Pets
June 15, 2015 by ·
Assisted Living in Fairhope AL When Mary had agreed to move into an assisted living facility, she never even considered that she wouldn’t be able to bring along her beloved cats. She had two and they were eight and nine years old, and she had them since they were kittens. She had grown so attached […]
How to Properly Address Safety Issues at an Assisted Living Facility
June 9, 2015 by ·
Assisted Living in Satsuma AL There are different ways to go about addressing various issues. When you’re living at an assisted living community or have a loved one there, you may be concerned about safety. That is one of the top priorities for family members concerned about their aging loved ones. In truth, falls are […]
3 Considerations to Make about Assisted Living for Someone with Alzheimer’s
June 2, 2015 by ·
Assisted Living in Saraland AL Somebody who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s may feel like he or she is facing a long and dark road. The average life expectancy for somebody diagnosed with this form of dementia is between 8 and 10 years. Some people with Alzheimer’s can live 20 years or more after diagnosis, […]
How Assisted Living Communities Keep Residents Safe from Severe Weather
May 28, 2015 by ·
Assisted Living in Theodore AL As we move through spring and head towards the summer months, severe weather becomes an increasingly important topic. Severe thunderstorms that can spawn tornadoes are prevalent across the Midwest, Southeast, and even the eastern portion of the country. The Pacific region of the United States is much less prone to […]
Some Assisted Living Facilities May Accept Pets, but Not Many
May 19, 2015 by ·
Assisted Living in Chickasaw AL Pets can be incredibly beneficial for people as they get older. Small dogs and cats can offer companionship for seniors, especially those living alone. Research has indicated that having a pet or just sitting with one and petting it on a regular basis can help to lower blood pressure, stress, […]
3 Considerations to Make when the Senior with ALS Looks to Assisted Living
May 11, 2015 by ·
Assisted Living in Daphne AL Living with ALS is going to create more challenges than somebody who has not been diagnosed with this particular disease. ALS, also commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, can affect their ability to get around, use their arms and legs, and to do many activities for their basic care. […]
Key Strategies to Help Find the Best Assisted Living Facility
May 5, 2015 by ·
Assisted Living in Spanish Fort AL If you’re looking for the right assisted living facility for yourself or a loved one, you may not know where to start. Most people don’t have any prior experience looking for an assisted living community, or even any elder care option, until an aging parent, grandparent, or other family […]
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