The American Music Therapy Association believes that together with the efforts of a professional who holds a certificate of completion of an approved music therapy program, and evidence-based music interventions, individualized therapeutic goals can be easily accomplished. Music therapy can be beneficial for seniors living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia variants. Music…

As per the estimates, about half of all seniors in the country have at least one gun in their house. A gun can offer a sense of safety to some seniors and can be a tool for hobbies like recreational shooting and hunting. However, for seniors with dementia disorders, a gun can…

If you are caring for a senior loved one, have you noticed your loved one sleeping late in winter? If your senior loved one experiences winter blues, he/she might be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Mostly, the symptoms of SAD begin in the fall season as people are exposed to less…

When you are stuck indoors, you can be tempted to sink into the couch and be there without getting up. If you are in the habit of walking at the shopping mall, or attending swimming classes, you will have to find a new routine and ensure proper exercise to your body during…

The right choice of a senior care facility can change your life for good. You can have a steady supply of activities to do, and people to meet. Many senior care facilities offer luxury living options and put the residents at the center of every decision that they make. The result will…

Early detection is the key to successfully treat breast cancer. However, breast cancer remains a potent disease in seniors which can only be eradicated if women follow the schedule and undergo mammograms on time. As per the recent statistics from senior living facilities, many senior women skip annual mammograms, which is a…

Dementia is a growing problem among seniors and it is important to diagnose and treat the issue at an early stage. You need to learn to find the symptoms of dementia in elderly people and document them to help doctors make an accurate diagnosis. Therefore, we share some of the physical symptoms…

For many seniors, getting to appointments can be a challenging thing. This can be especially problematic in the case of doctor appointments as attending these appointments can be much critical to the health of the person. Fortunately, there is a new option in many senior care settings, called telemedicine that can be…

A skilled nursing facility is much more than any other kind of senior care. It acts as the best medium for a speedy recovery from an illness, injury, or surgery, and can ease the move back to independent living. However, a skilled nursing facility is not for everyone, and there are some…

Regular visits are the simplest way to stay connected with your senior when they are in a skilled nursing home. It brightens up their day and works wonders to improve the physical and mental health of your elderly parent or grandparent. However, many people find it awkward to visit their seniors in…