Posts Tagged ‘senior living’
Staying Independent and Active as a Senior (ADLs)
When we look at staying independent and active as a senior there are some questions we can ask: Can we measure how much independence a senior is capable of? Does this information help get coverage thorough healthcare if a senior is not independent? What are ways of staying independent and active as a senior?…
Read MoreSeniors with Hearing Loss – 6 Simple Tips for Communication
How do you communicate with your loved one when he suffers from hearing loss? Hearing loss in seniors is one of the most common complaints among older adults. It can disturb their quality of life. What can we, as the partner in communication do, to make communicating as smooth and as pleasant as possible? …
Read MorePet-Loving Seniors – at Home or in Assisted Living
Perhaps you are one of the many pet-loving seniors, whose best friends are of the four-legged variety. Following rehabilitation, what would happen to your dog if you would move into an assisted living facility? Would you still be able to care for your pet at home? August 1-8 is the International Assistance Dog Week so this…
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