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An older adult with pneumonia's first stage blows their nose while wrapped in a blanket, sitting on the couch.

Senior Health • March 25, 2025

4 Stages of Pneumonia in Seniors

Although pneumonia is a serious lung infection that can affect anyone, its risks are higher in older adults because of their relatively weaker immune systems and preexisting conditions. Doctors categorize pneumonia into stages to grade the severity of infection and determine the right course for treatment. These four stages include: Congestion Red Hepatization Gray Hepatization…

Smiling older adults in a group class standing on one leg.

Senior Health • January 21, 2025

Why Should Seniors Perform Balance Exercises?

Imagine moving confidently and maintaining independence as you age with just a few simple exercises. Balance plays a big role in mobility, stability, and confidence in older adults. Whether it’s navigating crowded gatherings or avoiding slips on rainy sidewalks, improving balance can reduce the risk of falls and is key to a safer and healthier…

A caregiver smiling at a senior woman while linking arms and helping her with her activities of daily living.

Senior Health • November 18, 2024

Examples of Activities of Daily Living

Caring for a loved one is a rewarding experience, but that doesn't mean it's always easy. There may be a point where your loved one begins to struggle with their activities of daily living and needs professional, loving care. It's crucial to learn to recognize the signs that something is wrong so you can get…

Senior Health, Senior Living • September 12, 2024

Activities to Do With Your Elderly Parents

Spending quality time with elderly parents is not only rewarding but also essential for their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Finding suitable activities for caregivers and family members that cater to their interests and abilities can enhance relationships, create lasting memories, and improve senior health. Some activities you can do together can include: Gardening Cooking…

Adult female holding senior woman in chair looking at memory care.

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Respite Care, Senior Health, Senior Living • March 12, 2024

Memory Care: The Senior Living Option for Dementia

When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, the family often has more questions than answers. Usually, how best to support your loved one's needs now and in the future is at the top of that list of questions. In the early stages of dementia, they can likely remain at home with support from friends…

Adult child male and older man with dementia coping tips.

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Respite Care, Senior Health, Senior Living • March 5, 2024

5 Dementia Coping Tips for Your Family

When a loved one has dementia, it can affect the entire family. Not just emotionally, either. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, nearly half of all caregivers who provide help to older adults do so for someone living with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia. This means this diagnosis isn’t just a devastating change for your loved…

Elder man sitting on a sofa with wife looking for early signs of dementia.

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Respite Care, Senior Health, Senior Living • February 20, 2024

Early Signs of Dementia Every Family Should Know

With the Alzheimer's Association reporting that more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's and that the number is projected to rise to nearly 13 million by 2050, we're all rightly concerned about the prospect of a loved one becoming one of those statistics. What's more, Alzheimer's disease is just one type of dementia,…

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Respite Care, Senior Health, Senior Living • February 13, 2024

Treatment Options for Dementia

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, about 1 in 9 people age 65 and older (10.7%) have Alzheimer's disease. Although Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, there are many others as well. While there is no cure for most types, there are treatment options for dementia that can improve symptoms, slow progress, and…

Senior woman holding human brain model to review different types of dementia.

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Respite Care, Senior Health, Senior Living • February 6, 2024

The Details on the Different Types of Dementia

A dementia diagnosis is likely one of the last things you want for your loved one. Upon hearing that term, most people assume their loved one has Alzheimer’s disease. However, Alzheimer’s is actually only one type of dementia. There are a number of other types of dementia, and knowing which symptoms are consistent with each…

Senior man gazing out of the window thinking about stages of dementia

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Respite Care, Senior Health, Senior Living • January 9, 2024

What to Know About the Stages of Dementia

You’ve likely heard that 1 in 3 older adults has dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. While those numbers are terrifying, the possibility of your loved one getting this diagnosis really brings it close to home. And the scariest part is often the unknown. What can you expect? How can you help? It’s never easy,…

Category: Senior Health

4 Stages of Pneumonia in Seniors

Why Should Seniors Perform Balance Exercises?

Examples of Activities of Daily Living

Activities to Do With Your Elderly Parents

Memory Care: The Senior Living Option for Dementia

5 Dementia Coping Tips for Your Family

Early Signs of Dementia Every Family Should Know

Treatment Options for Dementia

The Details on the Different Types of Dementia

What to Know About the Stages of Dementia

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