When your loved one is dealing with dementia or Alzheimer’s, it’s important to make sure they get the care they need. At the earlier stages, respite care or in-home options may be enough. But as the condition progresses, you’ll need [...]
When you’re helping aging parents plan their future, many complicated factors come into play. At Vineyard, we encounter family scenarios and backgrounds that require in-depth communication and planning to ensure the older adult receives the best long-term care. [...]
A good night’s sleep can dramatically affect our mental and physical health. For seniors, it can be difficult to get a full eight hours rest amid prescriptions, medical conditions, or even new environments. In the pursuit of senior health and [...]
Moms are the rocks of many households. The support and love that mothers give to their families and loved ones should be celebrated every day but particularly on Mother’s Day. In the senior living space, Mother’s Day is always a [...]
When the time comes to help your parent move into senior assisted living, the process can seem daunting. While any move can be difficult, this one can be especially emotionally demanding. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to help [...]
Navigating the complexities of caring for someone with dementia can often feel overwhelming. Whether by a professional caregiver, family member, or friend, helping someone through this journey of potential memory loss, behavioral, and physical changes can bring stress to both [...]
Based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), symptoms of cognitive decline, such as memory loss and confusion, impact one in nine U.S. adults. An estimated 10.8 percent of people between 45 and 64 experience this [...]
Dementia caregiving can be demanding, no matter the circumstances. A caregiver who finds themself homebound with a loved one faces particularly challenging conditions. Whether stuck indoors due to illness, mobility issues, weather, or a global pandemic—here are five tips to [...]
Since the earliest cases of COVID-19, doctors cautioned that those 65 and older must self-quarantine since they are among the most susceptible to this virus. While the physical benefits of social distancing for seniors are undeniable—their health depends on it—the [...]
Every year, around ten million people are diagnosed with dementia. As the population continues to age, the need for culturally sensitive dementia care increases as well. It’s not enough to simply provide memory care that offers one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, it’s [...]
With advances in healthcare and an increase in wellness initiatives for older adults, people are living longer and more fruitful lives. Overall wellness encompasses a balanced lifestyle that focuses on both mental and physical health. Pursuing wellness includes healthy aging [...]
Pursuing a creative hobby or learning a new skill activates both the senses and imagination, which can sharpen the mind and slow the decline of brain function, notes Harvard Health. Creativity enhances focus, builds awareness, stimulates curiosity, and promotes belief [...]