Characteristics of Great Senior Caretakers
There are many factors to consider when choosing an assisted living or personal care facility, with great caretakers being a priority.
An Exciting Chapter for your Loved Ones: Independent Living
Even though the future is unknown it can lead to new and exciting lifestyles and opportunities.
Ensure Safe Summer Travels for Your Favorite Senior
Seniors are traveling now more than ever, thanks in large part to advances in medical technologies that enable people to live healthier, longer lives.
7 Essential Annual Health Screenings for Seniors
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.
Manors of the Valley Awarded Best Of 2018 by Senior Adviser
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.
Why Routines are Important for Seniors with Dementia and How to Start One
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.
Keeping Your Largest Organ Healthy: Everyday Skincare Tips for Seniors
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.
Living With Diabetic Neuropathy: Helping Seniors Cope
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.
Manors Staff Celebrate the Holidays at Parkway Lanes
Tonight at Parkway Lanes, the Lehigh Valley’s largest bowling alley, the Manors of the Valley staff celebrated another successful year of senior care and the upcoming holidays.
Top 4 Falling Hazards for Seniors
According to the Centers for Disease Control, falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries among seniors, with more than 2.8 million fall-related injuries treated every year. Keeping your loved one safe from falls should be a major priority. Here are the top four falling hazards in the home and what you can do to keep your favorite senior safe.