Veteran’s Benefit: Aid and Attendance Thank You, Veterans, For Your Service Traditionally, November is the month when U. S. citizens offer their heartfelt gratitude to those who have served in the military and to the families who supported them. The Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) honors them throughout the year by providing an array of
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November 4, 2024
September 30, 2024
Fall Risk & Prevention
Why Falls Occur If you have ever fallen, you know how frightening it can be, even if you don’t injure yourself. As we age, the risk of a serious fall increases – falls can change your life and lifestyle. In a 12-month period, more than one in four older adults will experience a fall and
May 7, 2024
The Aging Body
I’ve heard it said that getting older is not for the faint of heart – in some ways that is true. The aging body requires more thought and more care. We need to be attuned to diet/nutrition, exercise, activity levels as well as aching knees or back. Things tend to creep up with little or
April 7, 2024
Senior Living Community Leadership
Senior Living Community Leadership by Janelle Meyers, CSA, LALD Finding the right senior living community is important. Whether in assisted living, independent senior living, residential care, or memory care, stable leadership is central. Working in senior living operations for over twenty-five years in the Minneapolis area has given me firsthand experience of what it’s like
March 7, 2024
Trouble Sleeping? You’re Not Alone
Trouble Sleeping? You’re Not Alone If you are an older adult, you may have experienced numerous changes often attributed to aging. This includes your quality of sleep. It is common to experience sleep disruptions on occasion. However, if it becomes “the norm,” sleeplessness may have a negative impact on your daily life. Having trouble falling
December 7, 2023
THE HOLIDAY SEASON AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH
The Holidays are Upon Us It’s the Holiday Season – a time to celebrate. Television movies and commercials depict parties, gift giving, hugs, shopping and happy families gathered around a table full of food, drinks and laughter. Unfortunately for many, that’s not their reality. This time of year can trigger a myriad of emotions such
December 3, 2023
Celebrating The Holidays in Senior Living by Janelle Meyers, CSA, LALD
Celebrating The Holidays in Senior Living by Janelle Meyers, CSA, LALD Are you overwhelmed or stressed about the upcoming holidays? If you are, you are not alone. Maybe you or a loved one recently moved into an assisted living, nursing home or other senior care facility. It wiill be different from past years. However, you
October 8, 2023
The Nonprofit vs. For-profit Difference in Senior Housing
The Nonprofit vs. For-profit Difference in Senior Housing by Janelle Meyers, CSA , LALD Having 28 years of experience working in senior living has given me the opportunity to be part of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Many people wonder, is there a difference between for-profit senior living and not-for-profit senior living? The short answer is
September 7, 2023
Common Misconceptions of Aging- Part two
Common Misconceptions – Part two In last month’s article we offered some common misconceptions associated with aging. Now, we continue to shed light on this topic by addressing a few more: Dementia and Alzheimer’s are the same thing. Dementia is the “umbrella” term for general memory loss and other cognitive issues that are severe enough
August 3, 2023
Misconceptions about Aging- Part one
Misconceptions about Aging – Part one Ageism – seldom talked about but often practiced. It can be a subtle comment like “you look good for your age”. Or it takes a more harmful form such as job loss or patronizing health care providers, which can lead to over or under treating conditions. Without realizing it,