In recent years, the need for elderly home care has skyrocketed. Family caregivers are very remarkable people, who accept the role of caring for a family member by taking care of them in their family’s home, or by visiting their senior loved one in their home. Although, it does not always appear in their job descriptions, home caregivers can add respect and dignity to a situation where both are severely lacking. But, when they…
Senior Living – How to Decide Which Home is the Best Place for Elderly Family Members Question: How Do I Decide Which Home is the Best Fit for My Family Member? Answer: When trying to decide which home is the best fit for an elderly family member, there are many variables that could influence your decision. Overall, you want what is best for your elderly loved one, but in ways that work well with…
Answer: Assisted living care is a valuable option among the resources for the elderly. However, it is estimated that only ten percent of seniors in the U.S. receive Medicaid. That means that the majority of those funds are coming from private sources. For this reason, many families are burdened by the long lasting cost of health care for their senior loved ones. As the elderly population increases, so does the need for resources and…
Our monthly outings to the Pet Therapy Ranch in Lakewood. http://www.9news.com/story/life/pets/2014/05/03/farm-animals-counsel-cancer-patients/8660031/
What a fabulous day for an outing to the Pet Therapy Ranch in Lakewood with our Alzheimer’s Residents. We had a wonderful day with Kim and Laurel who are incredible teachers and therapists. Take a look at our day via the video link, it will make your day. {pet therapy ranch|Alzheimer’s residents|Applewood Our House} This will be a wonderful activity for all three homes once a month. We hope you will join us on a…
Some people are extremely surprised that there are so many medical conditions that mimic depression. Recognizing that your senior loved one is suffering from one of these diseases should be the primary step in treating the illness. How This Affects Senior Citizens Depression is a common illness that some senior citizens will experience at some point in time or another. However, there are some seniors who deal with repeated episodes of depression. Major depression in…
