How Music Can Help Someone with Dementia?
Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia continue to plague seniors across America. Alzheimer’s Disease International estimated that Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias will double very 20 years and effect 78 million seniors by 2030. Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe progressive memory loss diseases. Despite the level of brain impairment and severity in dementia, certain activities remain preserved…
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What Do I Need to Bring with Me When I Move into a Senior Living Community?
Seniors are enjoying more years of retirement as the average life expectancy in the U.S. continues to rise. Transitioning to senior living is a great option to maintain independence, enjoy a sense of community, and free up time for the things that matter most. If you are moving into a senior living community, it is probably your first time making…
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Senior Fraud: How Seniors Can Get Taken Advantage Of
Financial scams targeting seniors are becoming more common and costly. In 2020, the FBI received over 791,000 senior fraud complaints with over $4.1 billion in reported losses. Scammers often go after seniors because they believe they’re easier to target and might have a significant amount of money from life savings or retirement accounts. Read on to learn how to prevent…
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Biggest Challenges Facing Seniors over 55
Old age is something to look forward to and be celebrated. With modern healthcare and services like independent and assisted living, seniors enjoy a much higher quality of life. However, some challenges and inconveniences associated with aging are often unavoidable. Challenges facing seniors are something that most people don’t think about until it happens to them or a loved one.…
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What To Look For In An Assisted Living Facility
If you are looking for an assisted living facility for your loved one, it can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. Trusting assisted living staff to care for your loved one for the long term can be hard, and choosing an assisted living facility is a big decision. Every assisted living facility is different, and not every facility will be…
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Effects of Loneliness in Seniors
As adults move into the later stages of life, they are at a greater risk of experiencing health issues. Long-term and short-term illnesses are greater and more frequent among older adults, and it takes longer to recover. What you may not know is that senior loneliness is actually a common cause of health problems among older adults, especially among adults…
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How to Apply for Medicaid
Since 1965, the federal government has provided Medicaid for seniors to assist with medical expenses. But while Medicaid is a federal program, each state manages its own plan. In this article, we’ll explain how the states of Oregon and Washington each provide Medicaid for seniors and walk you through the application process. How to Apply for Medicaid in Oregon The…
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Overcoming Fears of Moving to Assisted Living
Transitioning from in-home living to an assisted living lifestyle can be a significant change that may seem scary. The process of finding a community, moving, and settling in can seem overwhelming. Many seniors have fears associated with making the change. They may worry that they won’t be independent in their new home or that they’ll be lonely. If you or…
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How Video Games Can Help Older Adults
Video games have been a hot-button topic for years. You’ve probably heard the argument: Playing too many video games rots your mind. It prevents you from getting enough exercise and can be bad for your health. New research suggests that those criticisms aren’t always accurate. Some studies now indicate that video games might have a positive impact on older adults…
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Behavior Caused by Dementia
One-third of people over the age of 85 experience some form of dementia. This loss of cognitive functioning can cause significant distress and interfere with relationships, daily life, and rewarding activities. A person experiencing dementia may show significant changes in behavior and can grow frustrated or emotional at tasks that used to be part of a routine. Seeking help from…
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