For many years, when the term “long-term care” was mentioned, it referred to placing your loved one in a nursing home. Not anymore. “Long-term care” refers to a lifestyle of sorts for those needing more assistance. It may mean living indefinitely in a nursing home or an assisted-living facility, or it may mean “aging in place” in your own home or the home of a loved one. Long-term care is needed when … [Read more...]
Senior Living in Houston, TX: Ways to reduce your environmental footprint for Earth Day and every day
April 26, 2012 By
An ancient American Indian proverb is etched on the grounds of the U.N. Plaza building in San Francisco. It states: "We do not inherit the Earth from our Ancestors, we borrow it from our Children." Earth Day was introduced by John McDonnell in 1969 at a UNESCO Conference on the Environment. The United Nations started to recognize Earth Day on the March equinox but has since moved it to April 22 of each year. Earth Day is intended for … [Read more...]
Assisted Living in Katy, TX: Survey Paints Picture of Assisted Living
April 25, 2012 By
Residential care facilities are largely populated by white women 85 and older, many with dementia, federal researchers found. Fully 91% of the residents were non-Hispanic white and 70% were women, Christine Caffrey, PhD, and colleagues at the CDC in Atlanta and the Office of Disability, Aging, and Long-Term Care Policy reported in the April issue of the NCHS Data Brief. Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia affected 42% … [Read more...]
Senior Living in Pearland, TX: 8 Ways to Meet Future Senior Housing Shortfall
April 25, 2012 By
Supporting development of various senior living community models, encouraging developers to incorporate universal design, creating flexible zoning rules, and providing assistance for aging-in-place retrofits are some policy suggestions that could help the nation get ready for the impending silver tsunami, according to the Center for Housing Policy. “We all know it’s coming—baby boomers are about to swell the ranks of older … [Read more...]
Senior Living in Humble, TX: White Women Make Up Bulk of Senior-Living Residents
April 19, 2012 By
White women accounted for the majority of the 733,000 people in the United States who lived in state-regulated residential care facilities in 2010, according to a new federal report. People who live in residential care facilities, also known as assisted-living communities, receive housing and supportive services because they can't live independently but generally don't require the level of care provided in a nursing home. The U.S. … [Read more...]
Caregiving in Houston, TX: Assisted Living Today Announces ‘The Caregiver’s Guide to Alzheimer’s Disease’
April 18, 2012 By
Assisted Living Today a provider of free senior living and elder care information, today announced the publication of "The Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease." You can find the complete guide here: Caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia is not an easy experience. Knowing how tough it can be to get accurate information on the best Alzhiemer's care methods, Assisted Living Today put together "The … [Read more...]
Senior Living in Houston, TX: How to watch for and avoid pressure sore
April 17, 2012 By
As we age, our skin becomes more fragile. It is not uncommon to have thin skin that tears easily. Those who are sedentary risk developing decubitus ulcers, also called bed sores or pressure sores. These sores are often caused from pressure that prevents blood from circulating. The skin or tissue in the affected area begins to die. It is common for someone recovering from surgery to develop these sores because of immobility or … [Read more...]
Assisted Living in The Woodlands and Houston, TX: April 19th Panel Discussion on End of Life Issues
April 16, 2012 By
Theresa Johnston, manager of outreach services for AutumnGrove Cottage is participating in a pa panel to discuss issues that pertain to end-of-life issues as they relate to dementia. On Thursday, April 19, the Hospice Foundation of America spring educational program “End-of-Life Ethics” will be aired for the first time. Vitas Innovative Hospice Care and Dignity Memorial are co-hosting official sites for presenting this … [Read more...]
Assisted Living in Humble, TX: Moving a loved one to assisted living
April 12, 2012 By
Once you’ve decided to transition your loved ones into a memory care assisted living facility, there are a few ways in making the process a bit smoother. Anne Murphy joined The Rhode Show to share her thoughts on dealing with the transition. After deciding to move their loved ones into a facility, Anne said they may feel guilty because they don’t want to send them to a “home”. Interaction between caregiver and loved … [Read more...]
Senior Living in Pearland, TX: Separating the wheat from the chaff on senior issues
April 11, 2012 By
Maurice Chevalier once said, “Old age isn’t so bad when you consider the alternative.” However, with aging comes a new way of looking at the world; some things improve with age, while others become more challenging. We have all read the headlines — the senior population grows larger every year. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, 13 percent of the population was 65 or older. Fortunately, this generation of seniors is living … [Read more...]
