As our bodies age, they become less efficient at breaking down and absorbing nutrients from food. This affects a range of the body's processes, including immunity, cognitive functioning and energy levels. Knowing the signs of poor gut health and how to improve it can help you enhance your overall quality of life.
Most older adults look forward to their retirement years as an opportunity to relax, enjoy their hobbies and plan their day-to-day lives around their preferences. The ability to maintain self-sufficiency has a significant impact on physical, emotional and social well-being. By following these tips, you can support your independence throughout retirement.
Vascular dementia is caused by problems in the blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the brain. While it’s commonly a part of mixed dementia, a condition that results from more than one form of dementia, between 5% and 10% of those with memory loss only have the vascular type. Navigating this disease can be challenging, but knowing what to expect can help you identify signs that your loved one may benefit from memory care.
At Autumn View Gardens Ellisville, we take a holistic approach to healthy living. While we recognize the benefits of eating nutritious foods to protect heart health, we understand that well-being goes beyond diet.
Navigating a dementia diagnosis with your loved one means watching them forget those who are closest to them. It can be frustrating for your loved one and sad for you to witness. However, you can help them hold onto the memories longer with various support methods. It's also helpful to know how to respond if those reminders don't work.
Although Social Security, pension payments and many paychecks now arrive in bank accounts electronically, many seniors still receive occasional or frequent paper checks. If you’re among them, mobile deposit makes it possible to deposit those checks without having to leave home. To help you get started using this service, our team at Autumn View Gardens Ellisville senior living community in Ellisville, MO, put together this guide.
Whether your loved one lives with you or alone, making modifications to the environment and your habits can increase safety for them. Common concerns include wandering, getting lost, experiencing changes to the senses and exhibiting difficulties with judgment. The steps you take often depend on the current setup of the home, the severity of your loved one's dementia and the biggest safety risks they face. Here are some common options for creating a safer environment for a loved one with memory loss.
Choosing the ideal time to move your loved one to a memory care community requires careful consideration of the situation. While every family is different, the decision often happens when the person is no longer safe in their home or there's an increased risk to their well-being. The following signs could be indicators that you should start discussing a move to memory care at Autumn View Gardens Ellisville.
How individuals view aging is changing. Instead of worrying about boredom and declining health in their retirement, seniors see their golden years as an opportunity to pursue new passions and friendships.
Almost half of Americans say they don't like hosting events or people in their homes because they don't think they have enough space. Almost a third say they feel their homes are too messy to host others in. If you're holding back on inviting others into your assisted living apartment because you're worried about it being small, you're not alone.
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