National Assisted Living Week is an opportunity for residents, their families, staff, volunteers, and local communities to recognize the role of assisted living in caring for the elderly and individuals with disabilities. This encourages assisted living communities around the country to offer a variety of events and activities to celebrate the individuals they serve, as […]
September is Healthy Aging Month and as we age, health becomes more important. Healthy Aging Month encourages you to act how you feel — instead of acting your age! This month also encourages our clients to take charge of their well-being, by aging with a healthy body (physical health) and the healthiest mind (mental health). […]
As the summer heat sticks around this month, people come out to enjoy the last months of summer activities. However, seniors still need to take precautions because they could be at risk for a heat stroke or heat exhaustion. One statistic says that more people in the United States die from extreme heat every year […]
One of the most exciting times in one’s lifetime was when he or she received their first driver’s license. You could then go wherever you wanted, with whomever you wanted, and when you wanted. So it is understandable that when seniors lose their driving privileges they feel they have lost their independence, which may result in depression and […]