Caring Places Management

At Caring Places Management, we are always looking for ways to enhance the lives of our residents. That’s why we are so excited to announce our new affiliation with the organization Eldergrow to provide therapeutic gardening programs. We have chosen Beehive Retirement in McCleary, WA, as the facility where we will pilot this program. Gardening for older people offers a…

It’s common for elderly parents to accept the help they need due to physical or mental decline. It is a delicate situation that can create a lot of stress for everyone. As long as your parents are still mentally able, they have the right to choose their living situation and decline help. While you want to respect their wishes, you…

This year, heat waves have already hit multiple states and are forecasted to continue. Seniors are particularly vulnerable to high temperatures and need to stay properly hydrated. Whether you are a senior or you are a younger person who is caring for an older adult, here’s what you should know about the role hydration plays in older adults. Why It’s…

The same emotions that adults feel when first discovering that a loved one or family member has been diagnosed with dementia are often similar to what young children and teenagers will experience during the process. Coping with a diagnosis is often much harder on young people, but their emotional needs often get overlooked. In addition to working through your own…

Dementia is a disease that has a different effect on each individual, requiring individual responses to behaviors or actions. While there is a right and wrong way to interact with those dealing with dementia, it is important to address each individual comfortably and appropriately. This approach is difficult, especially when you encounter strangers with dementia. However, you can still meaningfully…

Technology is everywhere, and it is becoming increasingly important for everyone — even those hesitant to change — to embrace that reality. Financial institutions, grocery stores, gas stations, hospitals, and vehicles are now more computer literate and dependent than ever before, meaning daily life now demands some interaction with technology. Reluctance to change is normal; there is a natural fear…

Dementia care is one of the most challenging caretaking roles for family members to assume. Even when they hire professionals for Alzheimer’s care, it can begin to take a toll. Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other forms of memory impairment can cause drastic personality changes even before the memory loss begins to sink in. Family members often agonize over when Alzheimer’s…

Quality sleep is essential for maintaining optimal mind and body health at any age. Although many seniors do sleep fewer hours each night than the average non-senior, seniors need just as much sleep, if not more than a young or middle-aged adult. According to the National Sleep Foundation, that means seniors should be averaging between seven to eight hours of…

Though the medical community hasn’t found a cure for dementia and related cognitive decline, researchers have discovered that brain games like chess, word puzzles, or bridge are effective condition management options. Games that encourage heightened cognitive function keep the minds of seniors active, providing crucial memory support. Chess and other brain games also positively affect the social and emotional conditions…