Alzheimer's

An Elderly Man Sleeping In Bed.

Healthy Sleep Habits for Seniors in Desert Climates

Arizona’s temperatures can range from summertime highs well into the 100s and lows in the 40s in the winter in the Sonoran Desert area, including Phoenix and Tucson. Generally, nighttime lows are about 25 to 30 degrees cooler than daytime highs. It is important for seniors living in desert climates to understand how cooler temperatures are better…

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A Concerned Woman Is Offering Water To An Older Woman As They Sit Out In The Heat.

How Desert Climate Impacts Health and Aging in Seniors

Environmental factors can have a profound effect on the health and well-being of aging seniors. Unfortunately, this is something that is often overlooked or underestimated. If you have an aging loved one who lives in a desert climate where extreme temperatures are constant, it’s important to understand how these elevated temperatures can impact them. Additionally,…

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A Nurse Helping A Patient With Chronic Pain In Their Hands During Winter.

Managing Chronic Pain in Seniors During Arizona Winters

Despite its hot summer months, winter in Arizona can still be cold. If you are a senior living with chronic pain, the winter weather can significantly impact your pain levels and overall health and well-being. Whether you live at home or in long-term care like an assisted living facility, it’s important to know how to manage…

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A Mental Health Specialist Smiling And Holding Hands With An Elderly Patient At An Assisted Living Facility.

Mental Health Support in Assisted Living Facilities

Mental health does not discriminate and often impacts some of the most vulnerable people in our society, the elderly included. If your loved one is experiencing a mental health struggle while living in an assisted living facility, they may benefit from the care of a licensed mental health counselor. Even if your loved one doesn’t…

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A Close Up Of Senior'S Hand While Taking Her Diabetic Medications.

Tips for Managing Diabetes in Assisted Living

According to the latest data, it’s estimated that over one in four seniors aged 65 and over live with diabetes. For many seniors, managing their diabetes while living in an assisted living facility is a straightforward process that includes careful consideration of diet, exercise, and other lifestyle habits. However, diabetic patients who need insulin shots, along…

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A Family Visiting Their Loved One At An Assisted Living Facility.

Tips for Family Visits To Assisted Living Facilities

The transition of moving a loved one into an assisted living facility can be filled with different emotions. For many families, those emotions continue when you plan your first visit to your loved one’s new home. While this is a new chapter in your family’s life, it does not have to be difficult or confusing…

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An Assisted Living Worker Pushing An Elderly Woman In A Wheelchair Through The Facility.

Guide to Moving a Family Member From Home Care to Assisted Living

While transitioning a family member to an assisted living community is never easy, it’s important to remember you’re not alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that as many as 27 million adults will require long-term care by 2050. Keep reading to learn more. Assisted Living Versus Home Care What Is Home Care? According…

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An Older Woman Experiencing A Sad Episode With The Change Of Seasons.

Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder in Seniors

According to the American Psychiatric Association, about 5% of adults in the U.S. experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Unlike feelings of sadness all Americans face, a SAD episode is chronic, long-term, and can have lasting effects on an individual’s life. If you have an elderly loved one who you think is experiencing feelings associated with SAD, you…

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A Nursing Home Nurse Is Holding The Shoulder Of A Dementia Patient, Providing Comfort.

Dealing With Dementia: Strategies for Nursing Home Staff

It’s estimated that over 55 million people worldwide have dementia, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The slow decline and sudden emotional changes of an individual with dementia make it one of the most challenging diseases to care for. Skilled nursing facilities can help alleviate some of this burden as faculty are trained to…

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An Aid Assisting An Alzheimer'S Patient With A Puzzle At A Skilled Nursing Facility.

Innovations in Alzheimer’s Care in Nursing Facilities

In 2021, Alzheimer’s disease claimed 119,399 lives in the U.S., making it the seventh-highest cause of death in the nation. Almost half a million people are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s each year. Alzheimer’s is often equated with dementia, but that’s inaccurate. Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia with specific symptoms. Memory loss is a primary symptom of Alzheimer’s, with those…

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