A dementia diagnosis is never easy news for patients to hear, nor their families. Helplessly watching a loved one slowly deteriorate is extremely difficult. Although no cure for Alzheimer’s or dementia has been discovered, families can alleviate some of the symptoms of these ugly diseases by keeping seniors engaged in stimulating activities. According to experts, certain activities can provide a …
Research data tends to show that social media is a young person’s game. In fact, 90% of adults 18-29 say they use a social media site at least once a day as opposed to 40% of adults 65+. However, according to a study conducted by the Pew Research Center, those numbers are rapidly changing. Although, the majority of social media …
After months of planning with your family, you have chosen the perfect assisted living community to move to. It’s close to family, has spacious rooms & luxury amenities, and offers quality care. However, there is one thing you’re anxious about, transitioning to your new life. Moving into an assisted living facility can be emotionally and physically draining, for both you …
April is Stress Awareness Month, a time in which medical experts in all fields band together to raise public awareness about the many negative and complex long-term effects stress can have on one’s mind, body, and overall heath. Stress is known as the “silent killer,” as it’s consistent presence in one’s life can open the door to a whole host of …
Recently, a critical mass of research has provided what might be the most basic and irrefutable argument in favor of that feeling we all chase, happiness: Happiness and good health go hand-in-hand. Several scientific studies suggest that happiness causes better health; others suggest that the two are most definitely correlated—perhaps good health causes happiness. Happiness and health may indeed be a …
