New LifeStyles Senior Living & Care Blog

We know that it can be tough, finding care for a loved one, or taking care of them yourself. So we offer our end users a blog with information on care giving, choosing a community, senior living and care news and just for fun!

Weekly Article Links – 6/21/18

A Home Away From Home for People With Dementia, Alzheimer’s Male Carers: Overcoming Traditional Gender Roles You’re Ready for a CCRC…But Your Adult Kids Aren’t on Board How to Prevent Elderly Adults from Falling Out of Bed Traveling With a Person Who Has Alzheimer’s

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No Fuss Clothing: Easy Wear Apparel Options for Seniors

They say, “with age comes wisdom.”  Unfortunately, things like arthritis, diabetes, and many other health problems also commonly accompany old age, and many elderly people struggle with normal daily tasks like dressing and undressing. These challenges make it harder for some elderly people to maintain their independence and retain a sense of…

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Thursday Article Links: May is National Stroke Awareness Month

Making Nursing Home Visits Meaningful Measuring Stroke Severity and Recovery Time 4 Ways CCRCs Help Seniors Stay Healthy 3 Signs It’s Time to Talk to Mom About Safety Concerns You Have

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Weekly Links – 6/14/18 Including Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Number-Crunching: A Look at Differing CCRC Pricing Sheets When is it Time for Assisted Living? Father’s Day Gifts for Older Dads

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Home Care Assisted Living

As we get older, our bodies as well as our minds change.  For many of us, our lives become very static for the last few decades of life.  We become set in our routines, surrounded by objects and mementos that remind us of our lives and personal history.  It is…

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3 Links for the Week

Preventing Falls: 5 Ways to Spot Mobility Issues in Seniors Amy Aquino is Getting Her Hands Purple (Again!) for The Longest Day Surviving Caregiving with Dignity, Love and Kindness

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Long-term Care Insurance is Different from Traditional Health Insurance

Many believe that the government will pay for their long-term healthcare needs when they’re older. Unfortunately, several misconceptions circulate the web regarding health insurance for seniors, and these days many rely on social media posts for their daily news. Though, some media posts may be unreliable and it’s important for your health…

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Weekly Article Links – 5/31/18

Lifelong Learning: Good for Seniors’ Minds & Bodies When Caregiving is Not Enough – Finding Good Homecare People living with Alzheimer’s disease may feel anxious or agitated

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Home Care: Complications of a Stroke

A stroke happens when a blood vessel gets blocked or it ruptures. The brain is not able to get enough blood and oxygen so it is unable to continue to work normally. Eventually, brain cells die. There are many complications of a stroke and these include: Each person who suffers…

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Cognitive Aging vs. Alzheimer’s: Spotting the Differences

If you’re an aging adult or you work with the aging population regularly, it’s important that you know the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, and that number is expected to rise to some 14 million by the year 2050. Because of these…

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