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Assisted living vs in-home care, make the best decision for your loved one.

How to Choose Between Assisted Living and In-Home Care?

Assisted Living
One of the hardest decisions most adult children will have to make in their lifetimes eventually is whether to continue home care for their aging parents or transition them to an assisted living facility. While advancements in technology make it possible for older individuals to comfortably age in place, in-home care is not always the best choice for the caregiver…
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Become the Best Caregiver You Can Be

Caregiving
Caregiving is a role that can creep up on you, especially when the progression of your loved one’s condition is gradual. You may start by accompanying a parent to the doctor’s office or helping with the laundry, but over time, your caregiver duties expand into more comprehensive assistance. Becoming a family caregiver is a huge commitment, and it can weigh…
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Exercise and physical activity can slow down the progression of Dementia

Potential Benefits of Physical Activity for Dementia

Dementia & Memory Health
While it may not be possible to reverse or cure dementia, exercise and physical activity can slow it down. Physical activity may also help prevent people from developing dementia in the first place. How Can Exercise Help Reduce Dementia Risk? Some risk factors for dementia are uncontrollable. For example, genetic mutations can cause conditions such as Alzheimer’s or Huntington’s disease,…
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Learn about the different caring facilities between nursing homes, independent living, and memory care.

The Difference in Care Types

Caregiving
Over the next 40 years, the number of Americans over 65 is set to jump to 95 million individuals. The increase in the older population will continue to drive demand for care facilities. The health and physical needs of an aging population vary greatly. You may have a loved one dealing with cognitive decline in addition to the physical deterioration…
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What To Expect From A Memory Care Facility And Who Is It For?

Dementia & Memory Health
What Is Dementia? Dementia is a broad term that addresses memory loss and cognitive decline in problem-solving, language, and thinking ability that interfere with daily life. While Alzheimer’s accounts for more than half of dementia cases, any abnormal brain changes that impair everyday routines can be considered dementia. Though these conditions interrupt processing and thinking skills, they can also alter…
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Taking loved ones to nursing homes during COVID

Is it Safe to Move a Loved One Into Assisted Living or Memory Care During COVID?

Assisted Living, Caregiving, Dementia & Memory Health
Despite the great strides the healthcare community and medical professionals have made against COVID-19, there are still many uncertainties for those most vulnerable to the virus. The challenges are more than just physical for family members who are tasked with providing full-time home care to aging adults struggling with dementia or memory loss. It is a serious and stressful job…
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The Power of Music in Memory Care

Dementia & Memory Health
For most of us, music is a big part of our lives. Music uplifts our spirits, makes us want to dance, and sing along. Music is a significant part of living in assisted living or memory care. Residents are regularly entertained by visiting musicians and many activities are tied to music. However, the real “magic” of music is the unique…
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Activities for Every Interest!

Caring Places News, River Terrace
Our community at River Terrace Memory Care is a diverse group with unique backgrounds and interests. Because of this, we strive to create an activities calendar that has something appealing for everyone. We consider our residents family and we love watching them play, learn and enjoy their days. Our daily activities are chosen with three concepts in mind: the physicality…
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We Have Seen The Light!

Caring Places News
Imagine spending your entire day indoors, wearing sunglasses, or having ink spots throughout your field of vision – or even worse – only looking through a pinhole in a black piece of paper.  These are just the tip of the proverbial iceberg when discussing elderly visual acuity. Some suffer from regular aging eyes, some have extreme conditions like Macular Degeneration,…
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