Memorial Day: A Day of Honor
At Áegis Living, it has been our privilege and pleasure to care for many veterans and their family members over the years in our assisted living and memory care communities.
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12 Mother’s Day Activities for Seniors
Ideas for Mom at an Assisted Living Community For those of us with a mother living in an assisted living community, we have a few ideas to make her day even brighter. Here are a few other ideas to celebrate the day: Family Serenade. Mom would be excited to hear a favorite song…
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Earth Day: Let’s get planting!
Remember those satisfying afternoons of working outdoors in the garden? Covered in dirt, sweating from the work and smelling like fresh soil, these are happy memories for many of our Áegis Living residents. Due to physical limitations, many seniors will give up on the demands…
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Learn how seasonal changes and daylight saving time can affect people with Alzheimer’s and discover supportive memory care tips from Aegis Living.
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Sundowning in Dementia: 4 Ways to Calm Evening Agitation
Sundowning triggers late-day confusion in people with dementia. Use these 4 caregiver strategies to ease evening agitation and restore calm.
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Caring for a parent with Alzheimer's related behavioral changes
Learn how to respond to Alzheimer’s behavior changes with calm, redirection, safety tips, and caregiver support from Aegis Living.
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Volunteering: A Great Sense of Purpose for Seniors
Discover meaningful volunteer ideas for older adults from Aegis Living, from mentoring and knitting to helping local charities and neighbors.
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Hypothermia in Elderly: A Winter Hazard
The temperature is dropping colder at night.
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Driving Danger: When to take away your parents keys
Whether your loved one should still be driving a car should be based on their physical and mental condition, not only on their age. Many people in good health can drive in their old age, but there are signs to look for and reasons why driving may not be safe. Understand that…
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PTSD in Elderly Veterans Years After Service
Is your dad having difficulty sleeping due to nightmares?
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Vascular Dementia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Vascular dementia is cognitive decline from reduced blood flow to the brain. Learn symptoms, causes, treatment, and when memory care helps.
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Balance: Keeping Steady on Your Feet and Preventing Falls
Learn common causes of balance issues in older adults and practical fall-prevention tips from Aegis Living, including exercise, hydration, and home safety.
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5 ways for a caregiver to stay healthy themselves
Discover caregiver relaxation tips from Aegis Living, including exercise, deep breathing, self-care, and simple ways to reduce stress and recharge.
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How to Find the Right Power of Attorney Lawyer
A step-by-step guide to choosing the right power of attorney lawyer - what to ask, what to bring, and when to start before capacity slips.
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Hydration is a Must for a Healthy Brain
You learn from a young age the importance of drinking enough water every day. Staying hydrated is essential for balancing bodily fluids, cleansing the body of toxins and maintaining bowel function, but for people with Alzheimer’s, water’s effects on the brain may be the most…
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Planning for retirement: 6 Tips for saving now
Most of us want to begin saving for retirement but don’t know where to begin.
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Is it time for your parent to stop driving?
Some of the most difficult talks you can have with an aging parent are those that may make them feel like you are stepping too far into their independence. One of those is “the driving talk.” Although this conversation may be tough, it’s definitely one worth having, especially…
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FREE Download: Emergency Preparedness “About Me” Form
You never know when a natural disaster could strike. So be prepared. If you are the caretaker of a senior with dementia, and you are unable to be with them or somehow get separated, make sure this free downloadable form is packed with their survival necessities that include: A…
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How Seniors Can Avoid Tax Scams
There are three letters that can strike fear in our hearts - IRS, the Internal Revenue Service. If you were to pick up the phone and a professional voice is stating their official sounding “IRS badge number” to you, would you question it? Would you push your luck with the…
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Respite Care to Support the Caregiver
At one time or another, you may feel like you are about to hit a wall.
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New Year’s resolutions of a caregiver
As we sing “Auld Lang Syne” at midnight on New Year’s Eve, many caregivers for their aging parent or elderly loved ones will make their resolutions for the upcoming year. At Áegis Living, our wish is these dedicated caregivers are happy and healthy in 2021. We hope that you…
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Honoring and Helping our Aging Veterans
Veterans Day is our opportunity to honor the men and women in uniform who have bravely fought for our freedom and served our country.
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Five Fun Fall and Holiday Crafts for Senior Adults
Keep your aging loved one engaged indoors. Explore 5 budget-friendly fall crafts for seniors and see how Áegis Living promotes creative expression
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Six Holiday Planning Tips for Caregivers
During the best of times, the holidays can be overwhelming.
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