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Plan Ahead for Care Options — even if Your Parents are Not Ready
In general, two-thirds of the time, the “adult children” are the ones who take the initiative to move their parent, aunt/uncle or grandparent to a senior living community. Pre-planning can help you be prepared when your parent is ready for more care.
Turquoise Medicaid Waiver Program for Assisted Living in New Mexico
Turquoise Medicaid Waiver Program for Assisted Living in New MexicoCamino Retirement Apartments and Westwind House Assisted Living have been participants in the Turquoise “Medicaid Waiver” program for over 20 years. Both Executive Directors CJ Patterson...
Benefits of Assisted Living
Benefits of Assisted Living Your loved one may require the services of a caregiver or an assisted living community after an unexpected accident or medical emergency – or the need may materialize over a number of years. In either instance, caregiving is a challenging...
First Aid Skills Everyone Should Know and How Assisted Living Can Help
First Aid Skills Everyone Should Know and How Assisted Living Can Help Emergencies can quickly turn into tragedies if they are not adequately addressed. This means that first aid skills are essential for caregivers. The crucial skills described below can ensure that...
Recognizing Depression in Seniors and How Assisted Living Can Help
Recognizing Depression in Seniors and How Assisted Living Can Help Although depression occurs all too often among seniors, it is not a normal aspect of aging. Recognizing the risk factors for depression is essential in providing effective treatment. Depression is more...
Managing Meds – How Assisted Living Keeps Seniors Independent and Healthier
Managing Meds - How Assisted Living Keeps Seniors Independent and Healthier Covering the costs of prescription and over-the-counter medication can be a significant challenge, even with good health insurance. In fact, according to a recent report from Blue Cross Blue...
Mental Health Is as Important as Physical Health
Mental Health Is as Important as Physical Health Mental health is as important as physical health in maintaining overall well-being in every phase of life. The following five strategies can ensure that seniors keep their sense of well-being in both mind and body!...
How to Track Your Senior Health Journey
How to Track Your Senior Health Journey You may be concerned with your health, or the health of a loved one, but you may not know how to gauge how well you or they are doing. The following metrics can help to assess where you or loved one stands health-wise now. You...
Getting Started for Senior Health
Getting Started for Senior Health Regular physical activity is vital to maintaining good health and wellbeing. However, there are some instances where exercise is not recommended. Discuss the following questionnaire with your health care professional to determine...
Confused by Health Terms for Senior Health and Wellness?
Confused by Health Terms for Senior Health and Wellness? While you understand the importance of monitoring your health and wellness as you get older, some of the terminology can be confusing. The following glossary translates some of the jargon you may have heard or...
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