Who Will Take Care of Mom?
When you ask, “Who will care for my mom or dad?”
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Managing Medication for your Parents
As your parent gets older, their medication list can get longer and more complicated.
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Smoky Air Quality and Seniors
As another day of eerie smoke from wild fires covers much of the West Coast, we are closing our windows, staying inside, not running the vacuum, blowing our noses, and adding drops to our burning eyes.
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What to expect of dining in assisted living
One of the questions that are commonly asked during a tour with families is: What does the food taste like here?
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Help Your Parent Adjust to Their New Home
Your family has toured communities, spent lunches at assisted living options, met multiple residents and staff, and now you have made your final selection […]
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How to Set Caregiver Boundaries Without Guilt
Practical scripts, a boundary-type table, and expert guidance to help family caregivers set limits without guilt or burnout.
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Giving Back Keeps Seniors Healthy
Do Good, Feel Good.
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Have You Saved Enough for Retirement?
The generation born between 1946 and 1964 are referred to as the baby boomer generation, and they are now reaching retirement age.
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How Can You Help a Dementia Caregiver?
If you have a friend or a sibling caring for a parent or loved one with dementia, there are many ways that you can love and support them. A caregiver to someone living with dementia or Alzheimer’s is experiencing not only the daily demand of their care but also the personal…
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Are Married Couples Healthier?
Many studies support the link between marriage, good health, and mental wellbeing.
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Finding Diversity in Assisted Living
Our assisted living and memory care communities are highly diverse - both in the people we serve and the staff who care for them.
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Early Signs of Dementia: 10 Symptoms Families Notice First
The earliest signs of dementia are subtle - repeated questions, missed bills, trouble following a recipe. Here's what to watch for and when to act.
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Caregivers: Are you taking care of yourself?
A common piece of advice for caregivers is, to effectively take care of others you must first take care of yourself.
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Practicing the Ancient Art of Tai Chi
You’ve most likely seen them at your local parks practicing as an individual or a small group moving slowly in a fluid routine.
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5 Ways Staying Social Keeps Seniors Healthy
Five evidence-backed ways social connection protects older adults' brains, hearts, and longevity, plus how to build it daily.
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How to Find the Best Assisted Living Near You
Step-by-step guide to finding quality assisted living near you - with 2024 cost ranges, tour checklists, and the questions that reveal the most.
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Nursing Care in Assisted Living Communities
When your parent moves to an assisted living community, it is typically because you are concerned that they cannot live on their own due to illness […]
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Palliative vs. Hospice Care: What's the Difference?
Palliative care eases symptoms at any stage of serious illness. Hospice supports comfort in the final months. Here's how to tell them apart.
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Our employees are the heart of senior care
Innovation, empowerment, and compassion for our staff is the DNA of our company culture.
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Types of Care Offered in Assisted Living?
This is a common scenario for many families who don’t know where to turn for help.
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Seniors Engaging with Amazon’s Alexa
Our Life Enrichment Directors, who manage all activities and outings for our residents, are a fountain of information.
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Does Alcohol Cause Dementia? What Families Should Know
Heavy drinking can trigger alcohol-related dementia in seniors. Learn the signs, diagnosis, and why early intervention often reverses symptoms.
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5 Safe Exercises for Seniors: A Doctor-Backed Guide
Five low-impact exercises - walking, tai chi, yoga, swimming, and strength training - proven to boost balance, mood, and fall prevention.
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Understanding What Assisted Living Offers
With over twenty years in the industry at Áegis Living, we live and breathe assisted living every day in our work.
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