Polypharmacy, meaning regularly taking multiple medications, typically five or more, to manage one or several health conditions, becomes more common with age. About 90% of adults 65 and older take at least one prescription medication daily, and 42% take five or more, the clinical threshold for polypharmacy in seniors. With numbers like these, it is […]
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Deciding whether to give up the car keys is one of the bigger decisions that comes with aging. For seniors in Atlanta, GA, the good news is that a personal vehicle is far less of a necessity than many expect, especially when living at a personal care community like Dunwoody Place. Between the city’s expanding
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Planning for the future can feel complicated, especially when it involves legal decisions, finances, and healthcare needs. At Dunwoody Place in Atlanta, GA, families often begin exploring their options to gain clarity about what comes next. In a city like Atlanta, where families often balance busy schedules and long-term planning for loved ones, having a
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Family caregivers often search for senior day programs, assuming they’re a straightforward solution for aging parents who need daytime supervision. Adult day care services seem simple enough. A place where seniors spend the day while family members work or handle other responsibilities. Drop off in the morning, pick up in the evening, and continue managing
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You’ve probably heard concerns from friends, read conflicting information online, and wondered whether keeping Mom at home makes the most sense. Here’s the challenge: Many widely believed myths about assisted living don’t reflect the full picture — and making decisions based on incomplete information can lead to higher expenses, rushed choices, and added stress later.
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Today’s older adults aren’t shuffleboard stereotypes from retirement community brochures of decades past. They’re booking Airbnbs, streaming Netflix, mastering smartphones, and planning adventures. Many reject the term “senior” altogether, preferring descriptions like “active adult” or simply skipping age labels entirely. This generation grew up questioning authority, demanding civil rights, and reshaping cultural norms. They’re educated,
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Are you one of the 63 million Americans who are taking care of an older adult in your family? The AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving say that 25 percent of adults are in this position. As a family caregiver, you may be helping your loved one recover from surgery, managing temporary mobility challenges,
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At Dunwoody Place, we take a comprehensive approach to wellness. Nutrition, social interaction, and engaging activities form the foundation of healthy aging. But well-being isn’t achieved through good food and socializing alone. As you age, your body changes, chronic conditions develop, and medication regimens get more complicated. Even the healthiest, most socially connected seniors need
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Deciding how to care for an aging loved one is often overwhelming. Families may notice their parent or spouse struggling with daily activities such as cooking, bathing, or managing medications. They may forget appointments, misplace items, or struggle to maintain their home. While these challenges are common, they can leave family members wondering how best
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When we hear jokes about “boomers” or see commercials urging us to “fight aging,” we may laugh or shrug it off. Yet these everyday ideas shape how society views older people. From anti-aging products to television portrayals, stereotypes about growing older are everywhere. These subtle messages influence how we interact with older adults, and they
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