Q&A

Throughout our lives we are continuously looking for ways to stay mobile and engaged with the world around us. This can become quite a difficult thing for seniors with chronic conditions and mobility issues. Here are a few more ways that you can help the seniors in your life stay active and engaged.

In order to be the most effective in taking care of others, you need to take care of yourself.
Far too many caregivers, both in the family home and residential assisted living setting are neglecting their own wellness…which will eventually translate into not being able to help those who are in their care. Without self-care, we can quickly become not only ineffective as caregivers but even a burden to those around us.

Most of us nowadays know someone who has been affected by Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia. The loss of memory and cognitive abilities, as well as altered speech and perception, can be a tremendously difficult reality to have to face. Yet, there are simple ways that family and caregivers can help engage these seniors in activities that can enhance their quality of life.

The term “Homeowners Association” can incite strong feelings in some people. Whether seeking to do a simple addition or remodel job or operating a group home for elderly or recovery residents, HOAs can be a frustrating element to navigate. As with most things, knowledge is power, so take a few moments to explore some of these ways to deal with your local HOA.

Humanity has never been more connected than it is today. Yet, even as technology has continued to bring us together, ever-increasing isolation and loneliness have grown along with it. Most of us probably realize that addressing loneliness requires more than simply being around others, but what are the ways that we are meeting this basic need in our residents?

Do people love working for and with you? Is your residential assisted living home a place that people really want to be? Do you find it easy to retain staff or hire new members? Creating a desirable culture in your residential assisted living business is key to answering “yes” to these questions. Best of all, building a positive culture can be done with any budget, at any size business.

Playgrounds aren’t just for kids anymore. As technology continues to deliver everything we need right to our doorstep, the average American is living a more inactive lifestyle. Continuing to move and stay active is vital for health, especially those who are advanced in years. Some are taking the idea of playgrounds for kids and adapting it to meet the needs of seniors.