As the elderly population grows, so does the need for trained caregivers to meet their specific needs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “about 5.8 million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. By 2060, the number of Alzheimer’s disease cases is predicted to rise to an
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Discover DFW Independent Living That Allows Dogs and Cats Realizing a sense of purpose and a source of unconditional love are two qualities that seniors find in their pets. According to petsandseniors.com, 82 percent of people say they would not give up their pet to move into a senior care community. The opportunity to move
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The old bit about sweeping things under the rug or piling everything in a closet before company shows up is a classic comedy. However, when life imitates art, the piles of stuff and dust eventually need a place to go. Spring is a time to renew and refresh. Traditions like Persian new year and Passover
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How Senior Living Can Help You Enjoy Your Retirement Years You’ve been looking forward to retirement for years, and for good reason. This is a great time in your life. A time when you can be free of many burdens and responsibilities, a time when you can focus more on what brings your life meaning
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A Doctor’s View of Senior Living Options Near You My name is Dr. Sandra Petersen, and I’m the Senior Vice President of Health and Wellness at Pegasus Senior Living. My passion for enriching seniors’ lives led me to design the Connections memory care program, which is available in many Pegasus communities. Today, I’d like to
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One of the Most Overlooked Health Issues in Seniors As people get older, it’s natural for social routines to shift. Children grow up and move away. Friends may not be as mobile. Health changes or the loss of a spouse can make it harder to stay connected. But isolation doesn’t have to be the norm.
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Falls constitute a significant risk to older adults. According to research, nearly 50 percent of adults over 65 who break a hip have a survival rate of fewer than six months after the fracture. Of those who survive, less than one-third recover to their previous ability. A hip fracture is a snowball of problems for
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What’s in your junk drawer? We all have one, but when was the last time you needed something in there? Everyone can benefit from downsizing. Over the years, we accumulate things and clutter. Letting go of what we’ve acquired may seem like a daunting process, but it can be simple, therapeutic, and rewarding. A big
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that 70 percent of adults aged 65 and older will need long-term care, such as assisted living or memory care, at some point. Additionally, another 15 percent will require nursing home care for over two years. Notice the overlap? Many seniors need both rehabilitation services and
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Our Guide to Using FaceTime and Zoom for Seniors and Families We would like to help you use video calling software to connect with your family members and friends while in-person visits are restricted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Why should I hold virtual video calls with my family members or friends? Repeated lockdowns and extensive
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