For seniors who may be struggling with Alzheimer’s, dementia or other forms of memory loss with aging, the decision to move into a memory care facility can be a difficult one for both those affected and their caregivers. Many seniors understandably don’t want to leave their previous home, but there comes a point where caregivers
While the summer period presents great opportunities for exercise and activity for many seniors, it also presents risks when it comes to dehydration. Older adults are at a higher risk of heat stroke and dehydration than most other people, whether due to a specific medical condition or just adjustment to temperature changes. At Cozy Retire,
People who are at or nearing senior age are generally more susceptible to a number of different health conditions, and a primary reason for this is diminished immune system function. It’s a simple reality that most immune systems don’t function as well for older people as they do during younger years, which can lead to
When it comes to seniors with memory issues, several areas of life that already might be stressful or confusing can become even more so. One such area, and one that’s particularly important for seniors who may also have other health risks, is emergency room visits. At Cozy Retire, our services include memory care and detailed,
For people of all ages, skin cancer is a risk – it’s the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in the United States, in fact. For those who are older and lived during years where sunscreen wasn’t as effective or as widely used, however, risk of skin cancer may be even higher. At Cozy Retire,
For those who are reaching the later stages of life, one of the areas that can begin to diminish in some cases is memory. This is natural for many people and may show up as a few simple areas of forgetfulness or absentmindedness, but in other cases it may actually be present in the form
As recent research shows, addiction and drug misuses are significant issues that are on the rise for seniors and elderly people. As many as 15 percent of all older adults are misusing some prescribed medication, and nearly 3 million seniors could fit this description by 2020. At Cozy Retire, our assisted living services include staff
For seniors or those dealing with various aging-related physical or mobility issues, as well as their caregivers, the bathroom can be a stressful location. As a primary source of slip-and-fall risks, plus an area that requires some privacy and independence, various bathroom concerns can be prominent for you or a loved one. At Cozy Retire,
Whether you’re considering an assisted living facility or planning to continue as a primary caregiver for a senior loved one for a significant period of time, the relationship you and your loved one have with their primary physician is very important. This person is vital to a senior’s well-being, and a good relationship ensures they’ll
For many caregivers involved in assisted a senior loved one, one of the toughest periods of all can be when it come time to make the change to an assisted living facility. This transition is often difficult, combining a lack of desire to move with the kind of signals many seniors feel this move sends
