In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some basic themes for those looking into a virtual holiday party involving senior family members this year. With the outbreak of COVID-19 still raging, and given that seniors are among those at the highest risks if they contract this condition, many families who might
As we head into the holidays, the presence of the COVID-19 outbreak means this may be a very different time of year than normal. In particular, there’s emphasis in many areas of the country, including throughout Utah, on limiting in-person gatherings for the holidays – especially for higher-risk individuals, which includes many seniors. At Cozy
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over three of the broad cause categories when it comes to senior malnutrition. Some seniors struggle with parts of their nutrition due to various physical, psychological or social issues, but caregivers or family members – along with seniors themselves – can take several prudent steps
There are several important areas for family members or caregivers of aging seniors to keep an eye on as part of their care, and one at or near the top of the list in every case is basic nutrition. Some seniors will struggle with certain areas of their overall nutrition, whether it’s taking trips to
This pandemic has been very hard on the elderly population. CozyRetire— Apple Village Assisted Living (Layton), Apple Tree Assisted Living (Kaysville), and Gardens Assisted Living (Ogden)—have been taking the threat of exposure very seriously. We are constantly watching for updates and regulations provided by the CDC and local health departments. The following are ongoing actions
Seniors are unfortunately at a higher risk of certain conditions or illnesses due to their advanced age and cumulative strain on their bodies, and one such risk is a stroke. Involving blood flow to the brain being blocked or heavily reduced, strokes are dangerous events that must be treated immediately, and also very common among
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some basic tips for caregivers, family members and others to help soothe moving anxiety for a senior loved one moving into an assisted living facility. This process can be difficult for many seniors, from anxiety related to the practical elements of the move to
Moving can be tough and stressful for many people, particularly seniors who are soon moving into a retirement home or similar facility. Not only is there often anxiety here regarding the practical elements of the move itself, many seniors worry about themes like losses of independence and inability to see loved ones regularly when they
Many seniors are already the targets of unfortunate, dishonest financial scam attempts, and sadly this theme has only increased during the COVID-19 outbreak sweeping the world. Seniors, who may be at increased risk if infected to begin with, may also be targeted by scammers looking to take advantage of societal panic and unrest during this
At Cozy Retire, we take pride in a number of the high-quality services we provide to all our assisted living facility residents, particularly those that help them lead a healthier, more comfortable life. One of the biggest areas here is that of nutrition, a realm where we’re highly cognizant of individual resident needs and will
