Another holiday season has come to an end, but we still have a few months left before April showers and May flowers. So how do you bridge the gap without falling prey to the winter blues? There’s no doubt about it: This time of year can be challenging. Cold temperatures and dreary weather can put a damper on your mood – sometimes even leading to seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Symptoms include fatigue, low motivation, and even weight gain. The good news: there are plenty of ways to manage symptoms of SAD and general seasonal malaise. Scroll down to find out how to beat the winter blues and make the most of the winter season.
Kansas City Senior Living Myth #5: It’s A Nursing Home Where People Go To Die
Research and consulting company Age Wise surveyed seniors 65 and older on their impressions of senior living. They found there were five common myths that prevailed among that population. Over the past few weeks, we’ve broken down these myths. This week’s myth is “it’s a nursing home where people go to die.” Myth #5: It’s …
How to Talk to Your Parents About Assisted Living
Since adult children are usually involved in helping their parents make decisions about care needs, we are often asked the question, “How can I talk to Mom about moving out of her home? She will instantly cut me off and refuses to talk about it!” Just as some families have always had open and candid …
Planning Your Move to Assisted Living or Memory Support
As you’re preparing to move your loved one into assisted living and memory care, consider that this will be a new environment in a smaller space. It’s often recommended that you avoid bringing lots of knickknacks or collectibles, area rugs or throw rugs, chairs on wheels, multiples of most things, sharp items such as scissors …
To Do List for Surviving Spouses
This article was originally published in the September 2011 issue of Kiplinger’s Retirement Report by Susan B. Garland, Contributing Editor Profiles. The checklist below can help surviving wives and husbands figure out which tasks to address early on. Gather documents: If your late spouse ran the household finances, it would be great if an organized …
Questions to Ask When Touring Assisted Living & Memory Care Communities
It can be overwhelming to visit an assisted living or memory care community for your loved one. This guide offers some suggestions and questions on how to handle a tour and some questions to ask. Remember to listen to your own intuition. Not only may you see and hear things that are obvious, but you …
Moving a Loved One with Dementia or Alzheimer’s
We’ve all been through the chaos of packing, the sorrow of leaving behind friends and familiar faces, and the anxiety about what lies ahead. Moving into a new home and community can be stressful for anyone. But if you live with a form of dementia like Alzheimer’s, it can be especially distressing. The shock of …
Kansas City Senior Living Myth #4: I’ll Never Need It
We continue to look at five of the common myths seniors associate with assisted living communities. The fourth myth identified by Age Wave, the research and consulting company that studied the 65+ age group perceptions of Senior Living relates to the misconception that an individual doesn’t need any help and won’t in the future. Myth …
What is the Household Model
The Household Model gives you the best of both worlds: privacy and community. When most people think of senior healthcare facilities or nursing homes, a certain image comes to mind. That mental picture involves long hallways, nursing stations, small rooms with a divider curtain and two hospital beds side by side. That model has been …
Kansas City Senior Living Myth #3: It’s Too Expensive
Age Wise, a research company, found there were five common myths among the 65 and older population concerning moving to a senior living community. We are debunking each myth over the course of a couple of weeks. This week’s myth is “Senior Living is Too Expensive.” Myth #3: Senior Living Is Too Expensive The third …