by Tina Kies | Aug 30, 2021 | updates
As we age, our body naturally loses memory capacity. On average, humans can retain between 5-9 pieces of information at one time when we are not distracted. Over time, this number goes down, but neuro-healthy individuals can usually retrace their steps to remember...
by Nathan Melanson | Jul 12, 2021 | updates
For elderly individuals or those living with disabilities, caregivers play a vital role in their lives by offering both emotional and physical support. Through assistance with routine daily tasks, medication management, and transportation, caregivers offer a lifeline...
by Nathan Melanson | Jun 1, 2021 | updates
Typically speaking, conversations about the differences between an assisted living community versus a skilled nursing facility don’t make it to the dinner table or around the water cooler. That doesn’t make the topic uninteresting; it’s just generally not a...
by Nathan Melanson | May 20, 2021 | updates
When you make the decision to move yourself or your elderly loved one into an assisted living or long-term care community, it’s important to understand the value of assisted living and how you can best benefit from the decision you’ve made. The purpose of this blog...
by Nathan Melanson | Mar 19, 2021 | updates
As we age, it is natural to sometimes forget a name or not remember where we left our car keys. With that, the key to retaining a sharp mind often lies in common sense approaches that sometimes are, in themselves, forgotten. While some forgetfulness is normal, there...
by Nathan Melanson | Mar 1, 2021 | updates
Whether you are an in-home caregiver for a family member or a professional caregiver working in a nursing home setting, caregiver “burnout” is a serious issue. And no wonder. Caregiving is one of the hardest jobs out there. Not only does it require...
