Choosing the right care facility for an aging loved one is one of the most significant decisions a family will ever make. As someone who has operated AlfredHouse Eldercare in Maryland for over 34 years, I’ve seen this decision made well — and I’ve seen it made in crisis, under pressure, without enough time to ask the right questions.
One of the questions I hear most often from adult children who visit Alfred House is: “Is what I’m seeing in my parent normal, or should I be worried?” It’s one of the most important questions you can ask — and the answer matters enormously for how you plan ahead.
One of the questions I hear most often from adult children who visit Alfred House is: “Is what I’m seeing in my parent normal, or should I be worried?” It’s one of the most important questions you can ask — and the answer matters enormously for how you plan ahead.
Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of aging. While it’s true that some forgetfulness
comes with getting older, there’s a meaningful difference between occasionally
misplacing your keys and repeatedly forgetting the names of close family members.
For those of uswho are in our senior years, finding outdoor activities that are suitable for us can be challenging in some cases, especially if we are not as spry and agile as we used to be. One currently popular activity that is ideal for those of us who are over 65 is “Japanese walking” – also known as “interval walking.”
Recently increasing attention is being paid by banks and other financial institutions to the problem of financial scams, especially those targeting the elderly. Scammers are calling people, claiming to be from the person’s bank stating that there is a problem with his/her bank account, bank card or credit card.
Recently increasing attention is being paid by banks and other financial institutions to the problem of financial scams, especially those targeting the elderly. Scammers are calling people, claiming to be from the person’s bank stating that there is a problem with his/her bank account, bank card or credit card.
Recently increasing attention is being paid by banks and other financial institutions to the problem of financial scams, especially those targeting the elderly. Scammers are calling people, claiming to be from the person’s bank stating that there is a problem with his/her bank account, bank card or credit card.
On August 19, 2024, a Spanish woman named Maria Branyas Morera died at the age of 117. She was the oldest living human being at the time of her death, and scientists were naturally interested in finding out what it was that kept her alive and in good health for so long.
We all remember our younger days when going to “the dance” was a much sought after event. Dancing was a
pastime that most of us enjoyed in our youth. However, as we got older, we danced less, probably engaged in it
only on special occasions, such as a wedding or a party of some sort. When we get to be seniors, we may feel that
we are too old to dance, or that dancing might be too strenuous for us. However, dancing has benefits that even
those of us who are seniors can benefit from.
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