As we age, our dietary requirements change. Sometimes a disease or other medical condition may exist that requires specialty diets. These specialty diets can be confusing, and hard to follow. There are many serious diseases that require a specialty diet… Read the rest
Specialty Diets in Assisted Living
April 27th, 2010Special Needs and Care Services in Assisted Living
April 27th, 2010Assisted living homes are a godsend for those individuals who are not in need of the more intense care that is provided in a nursing home, yet are having difficulty with completely providing their own care at home. In fact,… Read the rest
Living Arrangements and Accommodations in Assisted Living
April 27th, 2010If you have been considering assisted living for your aging parent or perhaps for yourself, you are likely full of questions about what type of living arrangements and accommodations are out there. Assisted living is based on the philosophy that… Read the rest
Importance of Medication Management
April 27th, 2010It seems that the older one gets, the more medication they are required to take. From cholesterol-lowering drugs to medication for arthritis or other conditions, the average elderly person takes dozens of pills each day for this problem or that. … Read the rest
Family Involvement and Outings – Assisted Living
April 27th, 2010The choice to move into an assisted living home or home is a life-altering one, and one that often involves the entire family. It is difficult to leave the familiarity of one’s own home and move into a completely different… Read the rest
Exercise and Mobility in Assisted Living
April 27th, 2010A move to assisted living arrangements does not mean an end to exercise, and many older people are so accustomed to exercising that it has become a part of their daily routine. Exercise is the single best thing along with… Read the rest


