Moving your loved ones to an assisted living community is a big decision, and there is already enough to think about as it is. It may be overwhelming figuring out what to look out for when seeking out assisted living communities, and what questions you might have to ask. However, it doesn’t have to be…
For your loved ones, staying at a healthy weight is crucial to their health. Many use BMI as an indicator of overall health, with guidelines recommending that all adults keep their BMI between 18 and 24.9. However, it is a little different for older adults. It is recommended that older adults keep their BMI between…
Did you know that women are twice as likely as men to develop an anxiety disorder? According to research studies, the fight or flight responses in women are more easily activated due to the levels of estrogen in their bodies. While it is important to note that anxiety is perfectly healthy, as it is a…
Did you know that almost three-quarters of adults with internet access own social media accounts, with over half of these adults having two or more such accounts? Social media has evolved into a mainstay of our modern society, and its widespread usage is certainly not limited to youths alone. Considering the prevalence of social media…
The signs your loved ones need extra help can be subtle. You know your loved ones best, from their habits or individual capacities that contribute to their daily lives. Normally, the biggest telltale sign is the physical and mental decline of your loved ones. For older adults, it is definitely not easy admitting the need…
Hypothermia refers to when a person loses more body heat than the heat being produced by the body. Causing health problems such as kidney and liver damage, hypothermia is common as we age as our body’s ability to manage the cold is diminished due to medication or aging itself. As a result, even minute exposures…
Technology has evolved to the extent that specialized wheelchairs used for activities such as paragliding or tennis exist in the current market, and electric wheelchairs have taken great strides in improving the mobility and agency users have over themselves. Keeping all this in mind, picking the correct wheelchair can be a daunting task considering the…
Your loved one needs additional help in carrying out their daily activities, and you want to give them the best care possible. Look no further than Regency Pointe! Read on to find out all about what we can do to make the lives of you and your loved one stress-free with the best assisted living…
Music is a universal language understood by many. The very essence of music is to invoke emotion in us through resonation, be it joy, sadness, or anger. Most of the time, music is thought to make people feel good – but it goes way beyond that! For your elderly loved ones, music is extremely useful…
With the proliferation of different mobility aids in the market right now, we are certainly spoiled for choice in picking the appropriate device for our respective needs. Growing older comes along with the issue of impaired mobility, as our muscles and joints begin to deteriorate resulting in difficulties walking. Ranging from walkers and canes to…