Five subtle questions to help gauge your aging parent’s health
Reaching out for help can difficult, especially for our loved ones. But asking a few subtle questions can help you gauge the physical and mental health of your parent and determine if it may be time for assisted living. Consider asking these five questions at your next visit:
How to Protect Seniors from Financial Abuse
From online schemes to predatory phone calls, many scammers target seniors. But as a caregiver, you can help protect your loved one from financial fraud. Take the following precautions. Be aware of common schemes There are many different scams targeting seniors and being aware of them is one of the
Five Signs Your Aging Parent is Ready for Assisted Living
Is it time for your aging parent to move into assisted living? Sometimes the warning signs can be subtle, and unfortunately, they are not one size fits all. Look for these five indicators:
Your assisted living checklist: How to find a top facility
Choosing the right assisted living facility for your family is an important decision. It’s a complex search but knowing what to look for will help you find the best care. Use this checklist as your guide to find a top assisted living facility.
Best Travel Tips for Seniors this Summer
It’s the height of summer, which means many individuals and families are ready to take well-earned vacation.
Preventing Malnutrition in Senior Citizens
As the body ages, it may not deliver the same hunger signals that it used to. Seniors often take more medications, have higher rates of conditions like diabetes, or have been relegated to more restricted diets by their doctors.
5 Tips on How to Keep Elderly Warm This Winter
Updated October 14, 2022. As the body ages, its ability to regulate its own temperature, as well as sense other temperature fluctuations, changes. This can be dangerous for seniors in any extreme temperature, but the cold can be especially insidious. In fact, hypothermia is a real danger for
Happy Holidays from Generations Healthcare Management
From our family to yours, we want to wish you a very happy holiday season and all the best in 2016! The holidays are about family coming together from near and far to share traditions and to create new memories. Our hope is that you and your family are able to gather and celebrate the traditions
Celebrating Commencement
I recently watched with pride as my son crossed the stage receiving his hard-earned college degree. I have also watched his excitement and anxiety as he began looking for his first “real” job. The thrill of accepting a position immediately brought another stress in finding a place to live in a new
The CEAL of Approval in Assisted Living Leadership
You may know what a seal is, but have you heard of a CEAL, and how important that can be in your search for an Assisted Living community? CEAL is the acronym for Certified Executive for Assisted Living. It is the premier credential that an Assisted Living executive in Ohio can achieve.
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