One of the biggest hesitations for seniors when it comes to exploring a senior living community is the concept of sacrifice. If you’re hearing “I’m not ready yet” from your loved one, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re shutting the idea down completely, but instead, expressing a reluctance to give up things they’re so used to having.
With age, comes less independence, but that doesn’t mean your loved one can’t still look forward to the next chapter of their life. With your help, they can find the right care for their specific needs and worry less about the daily tasks that may become increasingly difficult. But how will you know what that is? Learn more about the differences between home care and assisted living, so you can get your loved one the care they deserve.
There are many factors to consider when choosing an assisted living or personal care facility, with great caretakers being a priority.
Even though the future is unknown it can lead to new and exciting lifestyles and opportunities.
Seniors are traveling now more than ever, thanks in large part to advances in medical technologies that enable people to live healthier, longer lives.
Preventive care leads to longer, healthier lives, and as we age, regular doctor’s visits and testing is essential for maintaining good health. Here are seven essential health screenings for older adults.
The annual SeniorAdvisor.com’s Best of 2018 Awards recognize exceptional senior living care providers who have received high ratings from residents and their families. Bethlehem Manor is proud to be one of the top one percent of senior care facilities to win the Best of 2018 Award this year.
Dementia affects thought and memory, and it gradually reduces a person’s ability to plan, start, or finish an activity. It can be frightening or unsettling for people with dementia to lose their sense of time, lose track of thoughts, or forget where they are and what they’re doing.
According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), taking good care of your skin is essential for good overall health as you grow older. As we age, our skin becomes thinner, exposing veins and bones. Skin problems like scratches, cuts, and bruises can take longer to heal, and some medications can cause bruising. Years of exposure to the sun can begin to take a toll on elasticity as well as cause wrinkles, age spots, and dryness, and smoking can further exacerbate these issues.
More than 25 percent of Americans aged 65 or older have diabetes, and between 60 and 70 percent of people with diabetes have some form of neuropathy. Diabetic neuropathy is a family of nerve disorders that can produce pain, tingling, and numbness in the hands, feet, arms, and legs. The risk of neuropathy increases with age, with the highest rates of neuropathy among those who have had diabetes for 25 years or more.