Relocating to a senior living community may be one of the best moves you will ever make – you’ll say, “Goodbye” to loneliness and mundane house chores, and “Hello” to a carefree lifestyle! But what if there are no vacancies when you are ready to make the move? Having to wait weeks or …
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If your family member requires a supportive environment for daily living, you can choose among several types of residential settings. Two of the most popular options assisted living and memory care, share a number of services and amenities. They also have significant differences that are important to understand. What do you need to …
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When older adults start needing help with activities of daily living, some turn to an assisted living community. These residential communities offer support and care, as well as a vibrant residential community full of amenities and social activities. But when looking at numerous options in your area or beyond, how do you what …
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Scrapbooking, or creating a memory book, is a great way for you or your older family members to express yourself, preserve memories, and spend time indoors during the cooler months. Creating a memory book can also reduce stress in older adults because it allows them to share stories from their life in a …
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Winter in New Jersey can be unpredictable. Some years, snowfall reaches record levels while in other years, the roads are full of slush as the area becomes inundated with an icy rain. All of these unpredictable weather conditions pose their own health and safety risks. To prepare for this upcoming winter, older adults should …
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Although some people use the terms “assisted living” and “nursing care” interchangeably, there are significant differences between them. One is a community geared toward those who need some additional assistance, while the other is more of a medical facility meant to support those who need around-the-clock care. How Does New Jersey Define an Assisted …
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Retirement is all about having the freedom to do what you want when you want to do it. After decades of working, you deserve to spend your retirement years in a beautiful, comfortable andsafe environment. With nearly 25 million people in the U.S. over the age of 55, retirement communities have tripled in number …
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Yes, there is medication that helps manage dementia symptoms, although there is no medication that slows or stops the disease. Here’s what you need to know.
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It’s natural for people to need some support as they move through retirement. Supportive living communities like assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care can all provide essential services such as help with daily tasks. Unfortunately, they also come at a cost that’s difficult for most people to pay completely out of pocket. …
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Caregivers spend a lot of their time caring for someone other than themselves, many times an older friend or relative. If you have a family member or friend that is over 65 and needs help with daily tasks or is living with dementia, it’s easy to recognize how important you are to their …
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