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Happily Ever Aging
...a UMH Senior Living Blog
Everything you need to know about caring for your loved one - at home or at a senior living community.
Spring is finally right around on the corner! However, with a few more weeks left of winter, it's still necessary to take some precautions to be sure your loved one stays safe during wintry conditions.
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If you or someone you love has ever had a heart attack, it can be quite a frightening experience.
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While ice is treacherous for even the young and able-bodied, it can be particularly dangerous for older adults. When staying inside and waiting for bad weather to clear is not possible, caregivers can take a few steps to help prevent debilitating slips and falls for their aging loved ones. Let’s count down eight tips aimed at keeping seniors safe and mobile when winter weather strikes.
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Aging & Caregiving | Valentines Day | assisted living
Doesn’t your aging loved one deserve a little something special this year? While chocolates and flowers may be the usual go-to Valentine’s Day gifts, these five gifts can help your loved one feel valued and remembered this February 14th.
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Research indicates that people are increasingly less likely to divest of their possessions as they age. In fact, 30 percent of people past the age of 70 do not part with a single possession over the course of a year, according to research published in the Journals of Gerontology. For seniors who are preparing for an upcoming or eventual downsizing, January’s “Get Organized Month,” sponsored by the National Association of Professional Organizers, offers the perfect opportunity to step up, take stock, and start getting organized.
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In some cases a single incident or event precipitates the need for a move to an assisted living community, while in other cases, the decision to move can be quite a struggle -- particularly if your aging loved one is reluctant about moving. We’ve rounded up three simple reasons to help you make the most informed choice when the time comes to reconsider your aging loved one's living situation.
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Senior living often gets a bad rap. In fact, the stigmas associated with senior living can interfere with the most common goals shared among family members: to ensure the safety, health and overall well-being of their aging loved ones. And while “aging in place” in one’s own home is currently a popular trend, the truth is, it is not necessarily better or even feasible for millions of older adults who need more care. Let's take a closer look at the truth behind senior living, along with a few signs indicating that the time might be right to consider a transition for your aging loved one.
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January is National Mentoring Month! And while we may typically think of mentorship happening in the workplace, there are near-endless opportunities for mentoring in every aspect of life, including relationships between today’s youth and older adults. Read on to learn more about the benefits of intergenerational mentorship, along with how to find opportunities for your aging loved one to start making a difference while reaping rewards of their own.
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As today’s seniors are living longer -- many of them with chronic diseases -- their care needs and preferences are changing, too. Home health and hospice care offer an increasingly popular option through which seniors can opt to receive the care they need in the environment of their choice. Let’s take a closer look at home health and hospice options.
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While seniors often suffer from diminished appetites, caregivers can take one simple step to encourage aging loved ones to eat. How? By preparing appetizing foods and sharing them together. The combination of senior-friendly recipes and social dining offers the perfect combination for giving aging appetites a boost. We’ve got five recipes to get you off to a great start this winter.
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When did it become some hard to get a good night’s sleep? The harsh reality for all of us, including caregivers and their loved ones, is that as we get older we face greater challenges to getting a good night’s sleep. For many older adults, this reality is a source of great frustration and struggle. While there may not be a “quick fix” for your aging loved one’s sleep problems, here are a few things you should know about sleep and aging….
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