When you are helping a loved one transit to memory care, the process is often uncertain and full of unknowns. Families of those transiting to this type of care play a large role in facilitating a smooth transition. If your loved one, such as a parent, a significant other or a sibling is moving into…
When you and a significant other are planning to move to an assisted living community, you may be wondering how life is like there as a couple. Moving to an assisted living community could be beneficial for senior couples, especially if both have their own care needs. Read on to find out more about living…
When a person moves to an assisted living community, it is a very big change for them. If you or a loved one is planning a move to an assisted living community, there a few thins to consider when touring different assisted living communities to determine which is the most suitable for you or a…
When you or a loved one is planning a move to a memory care facility, it can get very overwhelming. One of the biggest things to figure out is what you should bring to a memory care facility. Items that you choose to bring over should be meaningful objects, and you should not bring over…
There are important signs to look out for which may indicate one may potentially require memory care. People who struggle with dementia or Alzheimer’s tend to exhibit certain types of behavior which can impact or affect their daily lives. When this happens, it may be safer for them to move to a memory care facility…
Are you currently planning you or your loved one’s move to a memory care facility? If you or someone close to you is struggling with memory loss due to Alzheimer’s or dementia, then it may be best to consider moving to a memory care facility where they are equipped to handle the needs of those…
When you are looking for an assisted living community for you or a loved one, it can get confusing and overwhelming with the wide variety of choices available. Some people make common mistakes when choosing the assisted living community most suited for their loved ones. Read on to find out what these mistakes are and…
September 2, 1945 marked the formal end of World War II, as Admiral Chester A. Nimitz accepted Japan’s surrender on board the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. Nimitz was born and raised in Fredericksburg, Texas, about 80 miles dues west of the state capitol in Austin. Like many towns in the Texas Hill Country, Fredericksburg…
Yes — hurricane season is well underway but September seems to be the month that the crux of the action takes place. The Gulf of Mexico is always under tight scrutiny the minute a storm looks as if it may be heading towards the US. Of course it is understandable since many of the major…
Cardio endurance exercises are those which increase both your heart rate and breathing rate for an extended time. This type of exercise program is beneficial to seniors for numerous reasons, including better equipping them for independence and improving endurance for such everyday activities such as house cleaning, cooking, walking, and running errands. Discovery Villages encourages…