by Sam Miedema | Oct 22, 2020 | Caregivers & Families
Caregivers are no strangers to stress and burnout. While caregiving can be extremely rewarding, the responsibility of caring for a loved one comes with its own set of unique challenges. Many caregivers do not recognize the signs of burnout until it has already taken a...
by Sam Miedema | Oct 15, 2020 | Health & Wellness
While often used interchangeably, dementia and Alzheimer’s are two different diagnoses and may require different treatments. To best understand the implications of a dementia or Alzheimer’s diagnosis for either you or your loved one, it helps to first understand the...
by Sam Miedema | Oct 8, 2020 | Health & Wellness
Laughter has many positive impacts on both our mental and physical health. However, studies have found we laugh less as we get older. The average 4-year-old laughs 300 times a day, while the average 40-year-old only laughs 4 times a day. No one knows exactly why...
by Sam Miedema | Oct 1, 2020 | Senior Living
Assisted living and independent living communities offer slightly different services and are designed to meet a wide variety of needs. It can be hard to know which senior living option is best for you or a loved one. Here are a few of the key differences between...
by Sam Miedema | Sep 24, 2020 | Memory Care
More than 5 million Americans live with age-related dementias. Over 70% of dementia cases are due to Alzheimer’s. By 2050, the Alzheimer’s Association estimates 14 million Americans will be diagnosed with this disease. It is currently the sixth-leading cause of death...
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