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4 Ways to Bring Your Favorite Home Traditions to Senior Living in Carlsbad
Transitioning from a traditional home - one that you might've lived in for your whole life - to a senior living community is a big step. It can be overwhelming to get used to your new space, your new schedule, and being surrounded by so many new and unfamiliar faces. One way that you can [...]
Sleep and Dementia: 5 Tips for Helping Seniors Get Better Rest in Memory Care
How Dementia Affects Sleep For our senior loved ones with dementia, getting a good night's sleep is more difficult than it ever has been before. Because dementia affects your cognitive function, sleep cycles and the circadian rhythm are often disrupted as dementia affects the brain. Of course, there are other factors in your senior that [...]
4 Different Ways That Seniors Can Use Technology to Connect to Loved Ones
In the era of COVID-19, everyone has had to quickly adapt to using technology in ways that we never thought we would have before. For our seniors, though, this uptick in necessary technology usage can be extremely isolating. Normal, regular visits have become scarce due to new COVID-19 rules and guidelines for resident safety, and [...]
4 Essential Self-Care Tips for Seniors at Independent Living in Oceanside
Now more than ever, when it feels like so much in the world is going wrong, the importance of self-care is showing itself more and more. Self-care can take many forms: a long, hot bath with a bath bomb, treating yourself to a fancy drink at Starbucks, taking an afternoon nap, or even purchasing a [...]
How to Help Friends and Family Understand an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
When a senior loved one starts showing symptoms of having Alzheimer's disease, it can be a difficult decision on how, when, or even if you're planning to tell friends and family. However, more often than not, it's the best course of action to tell everyone so that they're prepared. From more glaringly obvious symptoms like [...]
Memory Care Services and the Difference It Makes for Seniors with Dementia
For seniors and loved ones of seniors with a failing memory, the first signs and symptoms of diseases like Alzheimer's and dementia can be jarring. The first forgotten appointment, lost memory, or trouble with remembering your name is alarming and scary. Experiencing memory loss with a loved one is hard, and you may be at [...]