Our parents cared for and loved us for years during our childhood. As they grow older, we are often tasked with caring for them in return. This can be a challenge to balance their care with our lifestyles and can sometimes result in caregiver burnout. Assisted living can help alleviate that burnout and allow you […]
Is Dementia Preventable?
Many of us do our best to stay strong and healthy as we enter our golden years, but whether it’s because of lifestyle or family history, many of us might find ourselves at a serious risk of Alzheimer’s or dementia. As much as we’d like to believe that these memory disorders are entirely preventable, the […]
The Best Midwest Destinations to Visit with Seniors
It’s been said that traveling is the only thing we can buy that actually makes us richer and that’s still true for seniors. Traveling is a great way to keep seniors’ minds and bodies active. It can also increase confidence as senior travelers are able to overcome fears and get out of their comfort zone. […]
The Importance of Visiting Family Members in Senior Living Communities
Moving a loved one into a senior living home is never an easy decision, so it’s important that you make a significant effort to help them feel at home by visiting them frequently. As they adjust to a new routine with different surroundings, they will look forward to the days that they get to see […]
How to Support Someone Moving into a Senior Community
A decision to move into a senior community is not a small one. Moving is always difficult and it can be made especially challenging because of all the complex emotions that often accompany a move made later in life. Fortunately, there are plenty of things that you can do to make this transition smooth and […]
How to Decide Which Level of Care Your Loved One Needs
People come to seniors homes for many different reasons, but one of the most common ones we see at Lifesprk Senior Living is our guests and their family members wanting the very best care and attention for their health concerns. Different issues require different treatments, however, and that can impact your lifestyle and suite choice […]
Finding New Hobbies
Any parent of a child who is stuck indoors during a rainy day knows the continual complaint “what’s there to do!” For those of us who enjoy crafty hobbies, we are equally as familiar with the pleads from our family and friends – “please, no more doilies!” While the joy of exploring our hobbies can […]
Bring on the Spring!
Gardening is my happy place. Give me a plot of dirt, my trowel, and some little seedlings, and I am as happy as a tick on a blue hound! And though working in the garden is emotionally uplifting, as I age it’s getting a little harder physically. My back gets cramped up. My knees creak. […]
Pets and Seniors – A Great Combination
Playing catch with Fido. Stroking Fluffy as she sits in your lap. Feeding Tweety as he swings on his swing. There are simple pleasures to be had by caring for a pet. But did you also know owning a pet can be good for your health? Pets can help reduce stress, lower blood pressure, increase […]
