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The Benefits Of Exercise In Senior Housing Vancouver, WA
Adding even minimal amounts of exercise to your routine while living in senior housing in Vancouver, WA, can have both immediate and long term benefits for senior citizens. Any increase in physical activity can result in improved strength, balance, sleep patterns, mobility, appearance and mood. You will impact your long term health by adding exercise to your daily routine as well. Risks for conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and arthritis will decrease. Statistically, you will be likely to have fewer hospitalizations, require fewer medications, and live a longer, more independent life. Increasing your physical activity will also enable you to more fully participate in the activities you now enjoy. Exercising your pet, playing with your grandchildren, gardening, traveling, and even routine activities will become easier. Before beginning any new exercise regimen, be sure to consult your doctor to see if there are any reasons you shouldn’t perform certain types of exercise, or to detect any hidden […]
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Many Elder Care Facilities In Vancouver, WA Welcome Pets
As seniors prepare to move from their homes into various types of elder care facilities Vancouver, WA, one of the big questions that comes up is “Are pets allowed?” In many homes pets are an important member of the family, and this becomes a huge part of the decision when choosing a new living situation. The good news is that more and more senior living communities now allow pets. Pets are important to the mental and physical health of seniors according to the National Institute of Health. Pets provide companionship, unconditional love, encourage physical activity and provide routine for seniors. After determining if your potential senior living community allows pets, there are more questions to ask: are there restrictions on the breed, or about size? Are there behavioral rules? Are there additional costs associated with having a pet? Some of the common expectations you will find at elder care facilities include that dogs need to be walked regularly and cats […]
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Elder Care Facilities Vancouver, WA
The benefits of volunteering can be seen at elder care facilities Vancouver, WA. One of the big benefits to seniors is the sense of purpose volunteering can provide. Having a meaningful purpose supports a healthy lifestyle that involves increased physical, mental and social activity. There is a real feeling of well-being that comes from volunteering. There are many opportunities to be physically active,  mentally active and socially active. With that comes significant health benefits. One feels more connected with the wider community, and is less likely to feel lonely or isolated. Studies show that volunteer activities can have especially great advantages for seniors with chronic health condition such as arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Volunteering has also been shown to help overcome depression. Seniors themselves have reported seeing many benefits from volunteering. Some of these observed benefits besides  improved physical health include: building a stronger emotional foundation; having a mission in life: seniors want […]
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Making New Friends In Elder Care Facilities In Vancouver, WA
After making the move to a new home, it will be important to establish some new social connections. There are many studies showing that having a strong social network is correlated to psychological well-being, brain health and longevity. Although it may feel awkward during those first few weeks, it is well worth the effort to step out of your comfort zone and meet new people. In high quality elder care facilities in Vancouver, WA, building those relationships can be fun and rewarding. One effective way to meet people and begin developing friendships is to participate in activities that interest you. Following your passion is great way to find others with whom you have something in common. When you see the same people over and over, you start building the bonds that can lead to friendship. Experts say it takes six to eight interactions between two people before they start to think of themselves as friends. Because friendship takes some time […]
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The Questions To Ask When Searching For Elder Care Facilities In Vancouver, WA
When you are starting your search for elder care facilities in Vancouver, WA, you will want to begin with a list of questions. This will help you get clear about what you know already, and what you need to learn about the process. The first key questions are: What do I know about the different types of  senior living options? What do I need to know? Where can I get the most reliable and objective information about the options? Which of these options can I afford, now and in the future? How do I weigh price vs. value? How would I define my personal successful outcomes after one year in the new home? When talking with staff of a prospective facility, you and your family should also ask these questions: On average, about how much time per day does a resident in my situation receive direct, hands-on assistance? How is the facility staffed 24/7 to provide the services […]
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Senior Housing Assistance – Resources Available
Browsing through the internet I came across several sites dedicated to assisting us with the knowledge of finding a suitable senior housing for our loved ones. Among them, the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Also, a very helpful site I discovered at A Caring Heart. They offer a Senior Housing Referral Service to help you make decisions concerning senior housing assistance in Vancouver WA. Kathy McLoughlin, owner of A Caring Heart, has the life experience of caring for her own family members and has helped many families make the best choices regarding Assisted Living, Adult Family Homes, Alzheimer’s Care, Retirement Living, Nursing Homes and Home Care for senior housing assistance in Vancouver, WA. It’s nice to know there is someone out there who cares and will help us to make informed decisions concerning senior housing assistance in Vancouver, WA. Placement options at A Caring Heart include: Assisted Living in Vancouver, WA Adult Family Homes in Vancouver, WA Memory Care […]
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Senior Housing Assistance In Vancouver, WA
Senior housing assistance in Vancouver, WA is available for free. Let us help you make some important decisions about senior housing options. Here are some things to consider when you’re wondering if it is time for you or a loved one to make the move to an assisted living facility. First, do you need more help with daily living activities than you can get from family members or friends? Are you unable to bridge the gap with help from family or with in-home care? Assisted living may be a solution. Are you feeling lonely or isolated on a regular basis? Having a social life is important to your health and well-being. Life in an assisted living home presents an array of opportunities for socialization and recreation. Are you or your family members concerned about your safety? If you live alone and your mobility is becoming limited, you may worry about falling, or making those transitions in and out bed, in […]
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Assisted Living Choices In SW Washington Can Be Overwhelming
I can help you navigate through the sometimes confusing abundance of assisted living choices in SW Washington. After you make that all-important decision of where you or your loved one will live with the appropriate amount of support, you will need to think about how to make that big transition go as smoothly as possible. There are many other families that have gone through this same process. Here are some tips to ease the transition into an assisted living home. Help set up the room ahead of time. Use personal items such as pillows, books, photos, mementos and keepsakes to make the space feel familiar and homey. These familiar things will act as transitional objects that will help connect the new home with the one your senior is leaving. Discuss your loved one’s preferences with the assisted living choices in SW Washington you are considering. The more information you can give about his or her daily routines, food preferences, communication […]
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Avoid Abuse In An Adult Family Home In Vancouver, WA
As a representative of seniors in the Vancouver, WA area, it is part of my job to insure they are not abused. It is hard to imagine that someone you are paying thousands of dollars to each month would even consider taking advantage of your loved one, but it happens. Of course, as a senior care advocate, I take the time to know what is happening in Washington state and to insure that the recommendations I make to clients give them the confidence to know their vulnerable loved one is not placed in an adult family home in Vancouver, WA that has any history of abusing or neglecting their residents. In addition to keeping track of complaints and legal issues surrounding the facilities we represent, we work with other agencies to insure that newcomers to the adult family home business are monitored and meet the standards of care that we would all like to think our seniors are getting. Tragically, […]
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Getting Creative About How To Pay For Senior Care
The good news is that senior housing in an assisted living facility or adult family care home is a lot less expensive than you might think – especially when you compare these costs to long term care or nursing homes. Depending on the level of care and amenities, you can expect to pay $3,000 – $8,000 per month for assisted living, compared to $10,000 and up for a nursing home or long term medical care facility. Many people initially think there is no way to afford assisted living, but there are many ways that families can come up with the resources to help with senior housing expenses: Veterans Benefits: If your loved one (or your loved one’s spouse) was a veteran, you may find you have some great assisted living benefits. Veterans benefits can be used to pay for residential care in a variety of situations. One set of benefits is available to those with service-related injuries or disabilities; another […]
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Caring For Aging Skin25 Feb 2016
You may notice the following changes as your skin ages. It becomes thinner and loses fat, looking less smooth than it used to. Veins and bones become more prominent through the skin. Scratches, cuts and […]
Short Term Options2 Feb 2016
Many seniors who are looking for senior housing don’t know about short term stay options that are available at many senior living communities. There are a few different reasons you or your loved one might […]