As our bodies age, our brains will also begin to age. Although life experiences and knowledge increases, studies have shown our day-to-day memory and cognitive functions start to decline once we hit our late thirties! But don't give up hope just yet! There are plenty of things seniors (as well as all of us) can engage in to improve their mental health, functionality and simply fight back against the power of aging. Here are some activities for seniors to improve overall brain

Whether your loved one has Alzheimers disease, a heart condition, Parkinson's Disease or another condition, there may come a time when your family has the conversation about placing them into a care facility instead of continuing care at home. Although we encourage keeping your loved one at home as long as possible, and therefore provide extensive services to help make that possible, we know what a tough decision this can be for all families. Here are a few points to consider

Sometimes the best decision for our elderly parents and grandparents is to consider a senior living or assisted living facility. Nursing homes may often be the first thing that comes to mind, but there are so many other options now, from personal care homes to retirement communities. Many offer different services from memory care to assistance with daily living activities. Here are a few questions to keep in mind as you are touring the various facilities: Are the buildings bo

We recently shared an article about an assisted living facility that is designed to look like a neighborhood, written by Caitlin Schneider of Mental_Floss. You can take a look at the article here. We had a lot of engagement when we shared this article, and it makes sense. Here is the powerful image that was included in the article, painting a picture of familiarity and that 'small town' feeling for those who may reside there. We understand why this image struck a chord with