Assisted Living Support Groups

How to Find an Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility That is Right for You

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  Eloise began trying to find an assisted living and memory care home seven years ago. She knew something wasn’t right with her husband, Leonard, a 67-year-old retired school teacher, began repeating the same stories. He also asked Eloise the same questions that she answered multiple times before. The breaking point came when received a call from the Illinois State Police that they found her husband walking along the side of Interstate I-55. He was…

Fight Global Warming

10 Ways Seniors Can Fight Global Warming

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Ways to Fight Global Warming   There is a rush to fight global warming and prevent climate change. With the results presented at the United Nations Climate Change Summit in 2019, it has become apparent that inaction is not an option. But what can seniors do to help stop climate change? How can the elderly fight global warming and leave a better planet for other generations to come? The answer is quite a lot.Many factors…

Finding Peace Amid Grief

Accepting Grief and Loss and Finding Peace

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Accepting grief and loss is not an easy thing to do. The state of grief confronts even the most emotionally sturdy people, so feeling like you’re not able to handle what you’re facing is a challenge that we deal with from time to time. As hard as it may be to accept, though, any affliction, hurt or pain you are experiencing helps to shape the person you are. Making your way to the end of…

How to reduce salt in diet

How to Reduce Salt in Your Diet for Better Health

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Download the Handy Blood Pressure Log and Track Your Blood Pressure In this article, we will discuss how to reduce salt in your diet for better health. Everyone knows how bad sugar is for your health. However, too much salt can have negative effects on your body, too. If you’re like most Americans, you may be endangering your health by eating an excessive amount of salt. Too much salt can put you at risk for…

Caregiver Stress Assessment Test

Caregiver Stress Assessment – Caring for a Senior with Dementia

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A Caregiver Stress Assessment Test should be given if you are taking care of a senior loved one with dementia. Caregiver stress is real. If you are taking care of a loved one with dementia, you already know the challenges that you face each day. The only way you can properly help someone else is to make sure you stay mentally and physically healthy, too. If you are not coping well with stress, you might need…

Applewood Our House 2016 and 2018 Torch Award Finalist

Latest Applewood Our House Awards

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Awards   The latest Applewood Our House awards were handed out recently. We are a leader in assisted living care. Our awards are a testament to our commitment to remain one of the most trusted assisted living and memory care providers in the State of Colorado.   BBB Finalist Torch Award   We just were honored with the 2018 BBB Finalist Torch Award, the Torch Award is the most prestigious award the BBB can present to…