When you're caring for an aging loved one, finding moments of peace and reflection can seem impossible.
Making friends as you get older may become more challenging. After retirement, you often interact with fewer people.
When you're a caregiver for a loved one, you devote a lot of time, attention and love toward that person, so you probably don't get much alone time
Many older people experience chronic pain. According to Statista, 36% of seniors over 65 years have protracted pain, and for 13.5%, the discomfort is especially severe. While most pain management programs focus on palliative care, hospices specifically focus on pain care for seniors nearing the end of their lives.
No matter our age, pets bring joy, companionship and purpose to our lives. For seniors in particular, pet adoption also offers emotional and physical benefits, from easing loneliness to encouraging daily activity. If you're planning to transition to an assisted living community, you may wonder if adopting a furry friend can fit into your future.
Respite care can provide family caregivers with the ability to take a vacation, see to another family member's needs or seek their own medical care or rest. Respite care length can vary from a few days to a few weeks, so how do you know what the appropriate length is for your situation? The following considerations can help you more accurately estimate how much respite care you might need.
As the population ages, the demand for residential long-term care continues to rise. This impacts the cost of services, with Genworth projecting an increase of over 30% in assisted living expenses between 2024 and 2034.
While caregivers assist those with chronic conditions, illnesses, disabilities and injuries, they also occasionally need to attend to their own personal needs. Respite care fills this gap by providing temporary care when a caregiver isn't available. At the assisted living communities under the Bethesda Senior Living Communities umbrella, we have sufficient staff to allow our caregivers time off when needed. But that's not always possible if you're the only caregiver. Know what to look for before enlisting the services of a respite care community.
A nutritious diet can help you enjoy a vibrant lifestyle in your assisted living community, but keeping up with the latest healthy eating advice can quickly get confusing. Fortunately, you don't need a complete diet overhaul or pricey kitchen gizmos to boost your nutrient intake. Let's explore four easy, tried-and-tested tricks to achieve healthy aging through a delicious, balanced diet.
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Respite care allows caregivers a chance to take a break and see to their own needs while feeling confident that their loved one who needs assistance is safe and secure. One of the biggest things to consider when arranging for respite care is duration. To determine how long a respite care stay should be, consider the following factors.
When winter frost is melting and the brightness of spring returns, it's the ideal time to refresh your home. Bethesda Senior Living Communities understands how vital it is for senior residents to be in a warm, uplifting atmosphere. Here are some ideas to make your apartment more fresh and exciting.
Respite care gives you a break from your caregiving duties. While respite care communities provide many basics for their temporary residents, there are some things you're responsible for bringing. Other items are things that can help your loved one feel more comfortable during their stay. Always check with the community for guidelines on what you should and shouldn't send, as they might have different procedures or recommendations.
Falls become more of a concern with age, but you can take a proactive approach to reducing your risks. Your health and physical condition can impact your risks of falling. The physical environment is also a factor. Follow these steps to reduce your fall risk.
The holiday season is the perfect time to spoil the older adults in your life. However, knowing what to buy can be challenging — especially if your loved one says they already have everything they need. Below, we'll share our favorite gift ideas for seniors to provide entertainment and comfort in their assisted living communities.
Being the primary caregiver for a loved one can be a rewarding experience that brings you closer and ensures they get the care they need. However, you still might need the occasional helping hand to keep things running smoothly. Asking for help from other relatives can help you maintain a positive outlook and keep your physical health in check.
With temperatures rising into the 90s or even 100s, depending on where you live, summer can get sweaty fast. Even if you seek shelter from the sun in your assisted living apartment or other small home, it can be a challenge to stay cool at times. Check out these nine tips for beating the heat whether you live in a tiny home, an apartment or an assisted living community.
Respite care is an important part of the caregiving process for any family that cares for older adults in the home. Yet many people don't know about this option or understand how to access it. Find out more about respite care below by reading up on a few facts and stats about this care model.
Deciding to start hospice care can be challenging for seniors and their loved ones, but understanding what to expect from the process can make the transition easier. Seniors living in communities under the Bethesda Senior Living Communities Umbrella can receive faith-centered, compassionate hospice services in their assisted living apartments delivered by a dedicated care team. Below, you can learn about the professionals involved in a hospice care team and their roles.
According to research done by the National Alliance for Caregiving, more than 1 in 5 Americans provides care for a loved one. For many people, caring for a family member so they can remain in their own home — or yours — is a labor of love, but it does pose challenges. You may have to set aside your personal needs to take on multiple roles, such as nurse, housekeeper and cook, which can take a toll on your mental and physical health. Whether you’re currently caring for a loved one or you’ve just started thinking about taking on that responsibility for an aging family member, let’s look at seven common challenges and how respite care can help you face them.
We often think about respite care as being for the benefit of caregivers, but it can also be a blessing for seniors who require ongoing care. In this post, we explore reasons your loved one may enjoy respite care to give you a clear picture of what to expect if you're considering it.
Winter is a chilly time of year, but it can be a good time to consider assisted living options for yourself or a senior loved one. Once you select a place where you'd like to move, late winter is also an excellent time to move into your new home.
When planning a move into an assisted living community, you may be worried about mobility. Right now, your mobility may be good, but if it's started to get harder to do the things you love, now's the time to start looking into ways to maintain the mobility you have.
Studies have indicated that growing things is good for human health. That's true for older adults, too; one study published in a medical journal found that seniors who gardened reported overall higher self-esteem and social engagement than those who didn't.
Spring is a time of renewal. Whether you're a person of faith who loves the Lenten season leading up to Easter and all that means spiritually or you simply enjoy the warming of the world and the blooming of flowers and trees, it can be hard not to want some kind of fresh start during this season.
