Unfortunately, depression can happen to anyone. However, seniors can fail to recognize the symptoms of depression. Sometimes, that leads to them not getting the help they need. Luckily, senior living communities like Northfield offer health and wellness services that may help combat depression in seniors. Northfield is a senior living community in Brownsburg, Indiana, that…
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National Assisted Living Week highlights the establishments that provide senior living services. Additionally, National Assisted Living Week provides a platform to educate the general public about the benefits of senior living communities. Furthermore, this week celebrates the people that help in assisted living and senior living communities. The people that assist in senior living communities…
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Nearly three in ten American seniors live alone or nearly 13.8 million people. This is worrisome because humans are social creatures, and avoidable circumstances like self-imposed isolation or natural occurrences like the death of friends and family can heavily influence a person’s social attitude affecting their mental and physical well-being. At their tender age, it…
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Living with chronic pain is a real-life struggle which millions of people worldwide battle daily. But luckily, countless people have discovered ways and methods to combat chronic pain. If you want to improve your health and wellness, below is a list of preventative and effective measures anyone can take to manage their chronic pain. The…
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Osteoporosis is a chronic condition that can cause your bones to become weak and brittle. If you don’t make an effort to prevent osteoporosis, you may eventually inflict a bone injury, such as small or serious fractures, in the vital body parts that affect mobility. Even if you are already showing signs of osteoporosis, you…
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If you or your loved one will be moving away from their home and transitioning to independent living, you may be wondering how to have the most comfortable move to independent senior living. Many people choose to transition to independent living because they need access to various senior services, not necessarily because they are tired…
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If you are approaching retirement age, you may be considering your options for living arrangements. Senior living communities are a great option. They offer many senior living amenities in a comfortable and welcoming living space where they can meet people at similar stages of life. Most seniors’ primary concern when considering moving into a senior…
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If you plan to retire soon, you should prepare yourself for the most active retirement possible. Remaining active in your later years can improve health and provide opportunities for socializing. Going outside for some fresh air in the summer is a wonderful way for seniors and their caregivers to spend time together. Introducing summer activities…
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Hundreds of thousands of people are hospitalized each year due to injuries from a fall. This highlights the importance of taking steps to improve senior wellness to minimize your fall risk. Two important things you can do include avoiding wet or slippery floors and staying active. The benefits of avoiding dangerous surfaces are obvious, but some…
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Whether you are a senior citizen or the child of a senior citizen, you must understand the benefits of assisted living before you choose a facility. By assessing the various benefits of going into assisted living, you can identify what parts of the assisted living experience you value most. This will make it easier to…
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