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.
Staying Safe at Home: Safety Tips for Seniors
For seniors, a fall or an accident in the home can have serious and lasting consequences. About 75 percent of home accidents for seniors involve a fall, and usually occur in the bathroom or the kitchen. Prevent falls and avoid injury with these helpful safety tips.
5 Decluttering Tips for Seniors
Many seniors may find themselves moving into smaller spaces during their golden years. From planning in advance to setting a timeline, this article discusses the top ways to downsize and declutter when moving in with family or into an independent or assisted living community.
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
Why Social Media and Technology is Great for Seniors
At a time of life when disconnect can be a real concern for the elderly, social media is a great way for seniors to have a stronger connection to friends, family and the world. Learn more in this article about how social media and technology can benefit seniors by providing ways to share more about
Hospital Observation vs. Admitted Status
Here’s a Riddle: When are you in the hospital, but not “in” the hospital?
How Sweet the Sound
For most of us, music is viewed as entertainment, but for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia music can bring new meaning to life. Franklin Ridge Healthcare Center is excited to announce our involvement with Music and Memory™. This certified program offers those suffering from dementia
Enjoying Life Once Again
Think back… didn’t you see your parents shed a tear when you were hurt or disappointed; happy when you made the grades or won an award, patted you on the back when you tried your best, and always let you know how proud they were of you? Weren’t you afraid to walk into school on the first day
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