How to Keep a Healthy Immune System

How to Keep a Healthy Immune System in an Assisted Living Facility

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There are many questions about how to keep an immune system healthy. There are also many ways to compromise it, as we have learned throughout the pandemic. Your immune system is your body’s natural line of defense against germs that cause illness. It works by protecting you against harmful bacteria and viruses. When your immune system is not functioning correctly, you’ll be more susceptible to catching a common cold, flu—or worse. Immune systems can weaken…

Mild Cognitive Impairment Symptoms

Mild Cognitive Impairment Symptoms and 20 Ways to Manage Them

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Do you have a parent or other loved one with mild cognitive impairment symptoms? If so, you are well aware of their confusion. They can exhibit out-of-the-ordinary behaviors, which can be alarming at first. You may be wondering what’s happening to them and how you can help. This is common, and millions of others have been in the same situation before you. Luckily, there are ways to improve mild cognitive impairment symptoms. What is Mild…

Patience for Seniors with Dementia

Patience for Seniors with Dementia as a Caregiver or a Loved One

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Caregivers and family members need more patience for seniors with dementia. Have you ever been stuck in an awkward moment with someone who has dementia? If so, then you’re not alone. Even though better treatment for the disease is being developed all the time, it’s still hard to be patient and understanding when people struggle to remember things—or even who they are. It’s hard. You work long hours to help your family members with dementia,…

Best Assisted Living in Denver

Assisted Living in Denver Colorado – How to Find the Right Home

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Are you looking for assisted living in Denver, Colorado? Keep reading, and you will find helpful information to help you find the best assisted living, memory care, and Alzheimer’s care homes in the Denver area. We’ll discuss what you should look for in an assisted living provider and other issues that you should consider. Denver has a lot to offer and is one of the most popular relocation spots in the country. Denver happens to…

Pet Therapy as a part of memory care activities

What Is Pet Therapy & How Does It Benefit Those With Dementia?

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Pet therapy is a term used to describe the use of animal companionship for improving human health and well-being. Proponents of animal-assisted therapy believe that interactions with pets can have positive effects on people with a wide range of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health conditions. Caregivers widely use pet therapy in assisted living care, nursing homes and hospitals. Many health professionals suggest pet therapy as an effective treatment for people who have dementia. Studies…

Loss of Appetite in Seniors

Loss of Appetite in Seniors – How it Relates to Illness

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There are many reasons for the loss of appetite in seniors. Appetite is considered an essential indicator of health. When we get sick, we often lose our appetite. This is a normal reaction to illness that occurs on both the conscious and subconscious levels. We do this to raise our immune system to fight infection and disease. Loss of appetite is one of the most common symptoms of illness in the elderly. If a senior…