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Oklahoma retirement home builds tornado shelter for residents
For residents of ‘Tornado Alley,’ a wide swath of the central United States stretching from Texas to Iowa, springtime brings tornados and the possibility of life threatening winds and property damage....
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Commune for Seniors Goes Beyond Materialism
The Fellowship Community’s adult home offers a wealth of opportunities for an aging population looking for an alternative to traditional assisted living retirement. Located in Chesnut Ridge, New York,...
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Music brings back Memories for Alzheimer’s Patients
Music has permeated business settings for many years, especially the hospitality industry. Designed music streams through restaurants and hotels to help clients relax, identify with brands, and reach...
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International Day of Families 2013: A focus on seniors
Today, May 15, is the International Day of Families. Established by the United Nations (UN) 20 years ago, today’s commemoration is meant to identify and promote the biggest issues facing families...
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Nursing home versus home care: How to decide
As the substantial baby boomer population continues to age, more adults are presented with the dilemma of what to do in terms of long-term elder care. Often, the question comes down to whether or not...
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Do you want to live to 109?
A few weeks ago my grandfather, Sam Baker, passed away at the age of 109. He spent most of his life toiling in the prairies of Western Canada as described in this Winnipeg Free Press article. I and...
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Standards of Care in Long Term Care in Canada
Everyone knows that the senior population is growing fast. By 2051 one in four people in the population is likely to be a senior over the age of 65. Yes, this will put a strain on our healthcare...
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Joie de Vivre! Top Destinations to Retire by the Beach
‘Joie de Vivre’ or the ‘Joy of Life’ is something that takes on a whole new meaning when you retire. This is particularly true if you retire by the beach to enjoy a laidback lifestyle with plenty of...
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What Hospice Care Does
Hospice is a special type of health care for terminally ill patients and their families. Hospice care workers are trained to provide a significant level of support and comfort to patients and their...
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Practical tips for interacting with an Alzheimer’s sufferer
By all estimates, there are over 4.5 million people in the U.S. afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease and the Alzheimer’s Association found that the illness is the sixth most common cause of death in the...
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More seniors are finding love in retirement communities
Valentine’s Day 2015 may have come and go, but that doesn’t mean the love stops on February 15. The growing number of older people across Canada and the United States means that love isn’t just for the...
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7 Tips for Communicating with Someone with Dementia
Dementia is a progressive illness that can affect an individual’s ability to remember a conversation, fact or name of family members or friends. This can be frustrating not only for the person with the...
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8 Questions You Need to Ask When Looking for Home Care
Seeking the services of a home care agency usually comes at a critical time – when you or a loved one is recovering from surgery, or need care for a chronic illness. Receiving quality assistance in...
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