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How Assisted Livings Improve Quality of Life Part 2

November 27, 2015

Want to improve your quality of life? If so, it’s time for you to think about moving into an assisted living community! There are many benefits to living at home, but as you age, it gets more and more difficult to live on your own. Not only is living on your own isolating, it can […]

How Assisted Livings Improve Quality of Life

November 23, 2015

Some people see an assisted living as the end of their life, but in reality, an assisted living can improve your quality of life in many ways. Moving into an assisted living can be difficult, but the fact of the matter is that change is never easy, no matter what kind of change it is. However, as difficult […]

Tips for Creating a Happy Holiday for Your Loved One with Dementia Part 2

November 20, 2015

The holidays are a wonderful time, but they aren’t always easy when your loved one has dementia. Dementia is an incredibly difficult disease, not just for the person who suffers from dementia, but for all of their friends and family as well. The last thing that anyone wants is to celebrate the holidays without their […]

Tips for Creating a Happy Holiday for Your Loved One with Dementia

November 16, 2015

The holidays can be a difficult time for families with loved ones who have dementia. There’s no doubt about it, the holidays are a stressful time, but when your loved one has dementia, it can make the holidays even more stressful. As stressful as the holidays are, they also give provide us with a break […]

The Benefits of Yoga for Seniors Part 3

November 13, 2015

You are never too old to start practicing yoga. Yoga has a reputation for being something exclusively for young people, but luckily, that isn’t actually the case. Yoga is a wonderful thing for people of all ages, including older people. You can learn about some of the benefits that we have already talked about by […]

The Benefits of Yoga for Seniors Part 2

November 9, 2015

Yoga is great for people of all ages! The misconception that only young people can practice yoga is far too common. Not only can older people practice yoga, but it can actually benefit them in many ways! In our latest post, our in home care experts in Chapel Hill went over a few of the […]

The Benefits of Yoga for Seniors

November 6, 2015

Isn’t yoga just for young people? Although, when many people think of yoga, they imagine young, lean people forcing their bodies into awkward positions, many seniors love to practice yoga as well! When practiced safely and correctly, yoga can actually be incredibly beneficial for seniors, but it is important to consult your doctor before starting […]

Common Misconceptions About Aging Part 2

November 2, 2015

Don’t let the common misconceptions about aging ruin your golden years! Our expectations are incredibly powerful. If you expect something to be bad, then there’s a strong likelihood that it will. That’s why, in our last post, our assisted living in Durham shed some light on common misconceptions about aging. Keep reading to learn the […]

Common Misconceptions About Aging

October 30, 2015

There are a lot of people who have the wrong impression of aging. Aging can be a beautiful part of life, and there is a very good reason why the later years are often called the golden years. However, if you expect aging to be a negative thing, then chances are, for you it will […]

Planning a Holiday Meal for Someone with Dementia

October 26, 2015

Concerned about your loved one who has dementia this holiday season? As the holidays rapidly approach, many of us are starting to plan holiday get-togethers and meals for our family and friends. Unfortunately, dementia makes many things more challenging, including mealtimes. As the disease progresses, it could lead to altered depth perception, difficulty handling utensils, […]