As a licensed assisted living community, we have been following the protocols from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), and the Champaign County Department of Public Health since the beginning of March. There have been many changes to these protocols throughout the pandemic, and our corporate clinical team keeps […]
Our bodies inevitably go through changes as we age, and eventually, there may come a time when we need to treat a health issue with prescription medication. As a caregiver, it can be particularly challenging when your senior has multiple medical problems that require many different medications. There are numerous things to track, including when […]
September 21st is World Alzheimer’s Day. This designated day is part of an international campaign aimed at raising awareness and challenging the stigma that surrounds Alzheimer’s-related dementia. The stigmatization and lack of information about Alzheimer’s remain global problems that call for increased awareness. To do your part for this international day of recognition, spread awareness, and […]
What are Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)? Activities of daily living or ADLs are essential life tasks that every person needs to be able to do on their own to live independently. Instrumental activities of daily living skills, IADLs, are more complex and involve thinking and organizational competency. […]
It’s probably not something you have thought about over the years, but as you age, you might not sleep as long or as soundly as you did when you were younger. Sleep difficulty is common as you age, and many people might have problems just falling asleep. Poor sleep habits can arise when you are aging and […]
There may come a time when it isn’t in your loved one’s best interest to stay at home. Whether it’s due to a physical or mental condition, the day may come when it’s no longer possible for your family member to live by themselves or even for you or an at-home caregiver to handle their […]
There may come a time when it isn’t in your loved one’s best interest to stay at home. Whether it’s due to a physical or mental condition, the day may come when it’s no longer possible for your family member to live by themselves or even for you or an at-home caregiver to handle their […]
There may come a time when it isn’t in your loved one’s best interest to stay at home. Whether it’s due to a physical or mental condition, the day may come when it’s no longer possible for your family member to live by themselves or even for you or an at-home caregiver to handle their […]
When your senior is not getting the proper amount of nutrition or hydration in their daily diet, it can cause symptoms that are often mistaken for a disease or illness. Seniors are vulnerable to malnutrition. As we age, our bodies go through many inevitable changes, even if we are incredibly healthy. These changes may affect […]
Only you know your loved one, so it’s best if you decide how and when it is best to move them into assisted or supportive living. When you decide to move your loved one into a senior care community, it may take a toll on your relationship and everyone’s emotions. They may be scared about […]