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As we age, our need for love, support, and companionship does not fade away. In fact, keeping these things a priority is especially important for seniors for several reasons. Maintaining a healthy social life is easier said than done, though....

It’s no secret that our immune systems begin to relax a bit as we age, which makes us more prone to infection. Risk for contracting the flu is at an all-time high every fall and winter. So what can you...

Spring has arrived. There’s just something about the fresh air, flowers blooming, and birds singing that’s refreshing to the soul. Most of us have just spent the winter cooped up inside, so the prospect of getting out and soaking up...

April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, so we’re outlining the basics of Parkinson’s and how Assisted Living Communities can benefit those suffering with this disease. What is Parkinson’s Disease? In simple terms, Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive disorder of the...

Whether you’re considering a senior living community for yourself or a loved one, the same questions often come up. Most centers provide a safe environment, a high standard of care, and meet basic nutritional needs. However, not all are committed...

There are many aspects to consider when it comes to memory care, especially in an assisted living setting. Treatment is not limited to medications alone. Rather, a holistic approach is necessary to effectively manage things like Alzheimer’s and dementia.

There are many aspects to consider when it comes to memory care, especially in an assisted living setting. Treatment is not limited to medications alone. Rather, a holistic approach is necessary to effectively manage things like Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Exercising every day may sound like a lot, but this can be achieved through the simple act of walking. A daily stroll not only gives your health a boost, but it can also give you the energy you need to...

If you are a friend or family member of someone who’s made the decision to move their partner into an assisted living community, here are some ways you can help the transition.

Making the decision to move to a seniors community is a big one. Here are our top 5 tips on what to look for when touring senior communities.

Seniors face many issues that could be causing poor sleeping habits, but these tips can help to make more of your nights blissful!

Do you have grandchildren coming to spend the day with you? These days are always special and should be treasured. The question becomes how to fill the day with adventures and memories. Fortunately, we have some fun-filled suggestions for you...

During winter, it feels like the cold and flu season never goes away. Staying healthy shouldn’t have to feel like a roll of the dice! We want to give you some tips and tricks to help keep you healthy this...

There’s nothing quite like the smell of the pages of a brand new book, or the sound of its spine cracking for the first time. The anticipation of watching a story unfold in front of you is exciting, but that’s...

No matter your age, skincare is an important part of any healthy routine. For aging skin, it can become especially important so that you can stay comfortable as you grow older. If you or your aging loved ones are facing...

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, seniors who build mentally stimulating activities into their daily routine develop a strong cognitive reserve. Here are 4 practices you can incorporate into your daily routine to keep your mind active.

Feeling down can be a normal reaction to the cold, dark winter months, but if these feelings persist, it might be a sign of seasonal affective disorder. These prevention methods can help you or your loved one combat this disorder.

If you are moving into a senior living apartment, here are just 5 ways you can use your new space to host all your friends and family.

Winter can be the perfect season to stay at home and curl up with a good book or movie. If you’re looking to enjoy the winter comfortably inside your home, here are 5 easy ways to make your space as...

For the elderly, the use of technology can make daily tasks easier and enhance their quality of life. Here are 4 ways that interacting with technology can benefit seniors.

Our world is becoming interconnected, where family and friends across a continent can interact with and see each other at a moment’s notice. But how do we make sure some of our most vulnerable friends and family don’t miss out...

Family caregivers play a crucial part in keeping our families strong and healthy. But how do we make sure these caregivers receive the support they need?

More than 44 million individuals throughout the world are living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. Research suggests that music is one simple way to improve the lives of people with dementia.

It’s important for seniors to be aware of their online activity and to protect themselves from financial scams because they can be prime targets for financial predators.

While the holiday season is usually a cheerful time, it can be lonely or isolated for many older adults. Here are 5 tips to help you and your loved ones connect and cherish the holiday season together.

Diabetes is a serious condition that affects 30.3 million people in America. November is Diabetes Awareness Month and we want to give you our guide to understanding and treating diabetes to help you or your loved ones stay healthy.

Winter is a joyful season of fun, family, and food. However, the cold weather, flu and cold season, and poor traveling conditions can make these winter months especially difficult for the elderly.

Every year, the Alzheimer’s Association hosts an annual walk to raise awareness and support to find a cure for Alzheimer’s.

The holidays are meant to be a joyous time full of memories and celebration. However, these happy occasions can pose challenges for seniors and their family members.

Winter is a beautiful season, but the ice and snow can make it difficult for anyone—especially seniors. Although this season presents some unique challenges, it’s possible to be prepared to face them.

Exercise can be an extremely helpful tool to combat arthritis. Not only can it help reduce pain, exercise can also increase range of motion, boost joint flexibility, and even improve your mood.

Being a caregiver can be stressful and strenuous, and can lead to caregiver fatigue if not averted. Let’s take a look at the different ways family caregivers can protect themselves from burnout when supporting a friend or loved one.

Here are just a few ways that you can decrease your risk of falling and injuring yourself in your home!

Park Street Senior Living sets itself apart from all other care homes and how we can provide you and your loved one with the extended living experience they need to be happy and healthy!

Alzheimer’s Disease International has declared September to be International Alzheimer’s Month, a time where people can become more aware of the effects of these diseases and what they can do to prevent them.

Medications are important for our health but can be challenging to deal with and to completely understand.

Imagining a future without your partner can be an incredibly intimidating thing. By developing new interests outside of your home, you can start to cope with this new stage in your life.

Quality time between seniors and grandchildren has been shown to have a number of physical, mental, and neurological benefits!

Depression is a common problem that many people face as they age. It’s important to recognize the symptoms in you or a loved one, and take proactive measures to ensure that your mental health remains a priority.

While there is no definite explanation for what causes dementia, there are factors that increase your risk of developing the disease.

A balanced diet is necessary for everyone to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Let’s take a look at which foods are best for older individuals.

Dementia occurs as a result of damage to or loss in nerve cells and their connections in the brain. Health professionals often discuss the stages of dementia and outline how far an individual’s cognitive decline has progressed by stages.

Enriching the quality of life of seniors living in assisted living homes is as easy as maintaining a hobby.

One of the hardest decisions we will ever make is deciding if, and when, moving to a senior community (assisted living or nursing home) is necessary.

While Spring is a wonderful time of the year, it also is a signal that tornado season is just around the corner. Are you prepared if the sirens go off?

Alzheimer’s is often referred to as ‘The Long Goodbye,’ and with good reason. From the time of diagnosis until death, this dreaded disease marches forward, sometimes exceptionally slowly.

Staying up to date on the various technological advancements can be intimidating – all those terms and acronyms – but it’s much easier than it seems. 

Did you know owning a pet can be good for your health? Pets help reduce stress, increase social interaction and encourage physical activity.

Crossword puzzles are a great workout for the mind.  Whether you go old school with a newspaper puzzle, or on-line with the digital version.

Whether we are a newborn infant, a petulant teenager, an overwhelmed new mother or an aging senior citizen, the power of touch can produce miraculous results.

Though you may be familiar with the warning signs of many age-related diseases, Parkinson’s can remain a mystery. What are the symptoms and warning signs?

Modern families have changed dramatically, leaving some modern seniors virtually orphaned. Learn how to seek support and how senior living communities can help.

The search for the right senior living community is an essential part of ensuring the comfort and well-being of your senior. Learn how to make the best decision the first time.

Winter can present a variety of obstacles that are difficult for seniors to manage. Learn why senior care is the ideal way to keep the season safe and joyful.

For many seniors, this can be a time of year fraught with loneliness and sadness. These tips can help you and your loved and make this holiday shine brightly for both of you!

Managing care for a loved one or senior who requires daily assistance can be exhausting, especially if you are attempting to organize care by yourself. Lotsa Helping Hands connects you to a local community and provides tools that can help...

Many seniors assume that poor vision is simply a sign of getting older, but often symptoms may be the sign of a more serious, treatable condition. Understanding some of the underlying causes can be the key to avoiding these diseases.

The ability to differentiate dementia from delirium can help treat and prevent serious illness. Learn their similarities and differences to determine what to do in your individual case.

Most of us have had a friend say to us "You should try Tai Chi - it's so good for you!" And it is! Tai Chi is easy to learn exercise that promotes better health.

Good health habits can prevent disease and prolong your life and improve your quality of life. These healthy habits can produce long-lasting rewards.

Common myths and misconceptions about assisted living differ drastically from today's senior care communities, and the truth may pleasantly surprise you.

If you are new to technology, it is easier to understand the tools available to you than ever before. We have put together a few pointers on how to get started!

Modern technology is constantly developing new ways that we can connect electronically. Studies have shown that the seniors often benefit from such advances as much or more than the rest of us. Yet while technological innovations make it easy for...

Earlier in the month, Carl had helped his Dad move into the senior living community they had picked together after touring several. Dad was easy and was happy to search for the right place - Mom passed on about a...

Volunteering has been proven to be so helpful in allowing seniors to find purpose and combat depression that the United Kingdom’s National Health Service has labeled volunteering as one of the five recommended ways to improve and maintain health and...

It's common to adopt the habit of viewing our elder years as the beginning of decline and enduring losses - we fear that we will lose our independence, our health, our friends. Many see aging as a condition we should...

As we age, we may not be as fast or strong as we were when we were young, but that doesn't mean that seniors aren't active! Studies show that active seniors feel better and enjoy longer lives. Hobbies and activities...

Mom is so excited - she's looking forward to new friends, a new room, and there are so many activities to try! She's relieved that she won't have to mow the lawn anymore or drag the vacuum up and down...

Mary had taken care of her Mom and Dad for several years so that they can stay in their home as they get older - at first it was a few trips a week, then once a day - and...

Maybe you or a loved one has started to think about letting someone else do the cleaning and housework, or perhaps you need more help than you used to get through your day. Perhaps you care for a parent whose...

Nutrition is the key that can unlock health and healing - your diet can help you to stay away from the doctor and enjoy your life more! The healthy food choices you make when you eat affect your mood and...

 by Robyn Tellefsen When your loved one is living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, visits to a care facility can be a challenge, and typical visiting rules won’t always apply. You don’t want to leave her alone, but what can...

Things You Might Not Know about Assisted Living With what may seem like so many different options available for senior living today, you may be confused about what you should do to provide the best possible ongoing care for your...

Senior Living Options for Couples As couples age, they may begin to find that their individual healthcare needs have started to change. Sometimes one spouse is healthy and independent, while the other has some chronic conditions and requires more assistance...

Helping Elderly Parents Transition to Assisted Living....

A consistent routine helps our seniors and our caregivers because it allows them to know what to expect daily and support them as they continue to learn, grow and make a difference.

Our assisted living community is unique because we provide the highest quality in memory care Virginia has to offer -- partially because of our "Music and Memory" program.

Do whatever it takes to better your retirment situation and have a happy life - here are a few tips and tricks that you can implement into your retirement living.

It's important that you and your elderly loved one take your time, look at a few potential retirement homes, and make an educated decision about where they will spend the rest of their lives.

If you are discussing assisted living arrangements with an aging loved one, these tips will help you to create a clear, concise, and engaging conversation about it.

Retirement is difficult to handle no matter your individual situation. You might've made millions over your career or just worked hard to pay the rent each month. By definition, retirement brings drastic changes to your everyday life. And that can...

Talking to your parents about entering retirement care facilities can be difficult. You have to handle these conversations with care and really listen to what your loved ones have to say. You don't want these talks to lead to a...

Talking with elderly parents or loved ones about their care can be a difficult conversation. You have to be careful to not talk down to them, as they are still your elders and you should respect them. But sometimes it's...

As your parent ages, certain parts of daily life become more difficult. Inevitably, these tasks are placed on your shoulders. It's an emotionally fraught situation, because these are the people who provided for you throughout your entire life, and now...

Living with an aging parent can present a difficult situation for any family, including the older relative. When medical conditions like dementia or Alzheimer's are involved, these situations can quickly become impossible. Serious decisions have to be made, and they...

Retirement -- although something we look forward to all our lives -- is actually pretty difficult to handle when the time comes. The average age of retirement in the U.S. is 63, and by that time it's often difficult for...

Senior living communities often get a bad reputation, mainly because of television and movies. Sure, when you're well before retirement, you'd think you'd never want to live in retirement facilities, but once you are in that situation, you'll quickly learn...

Far too many people believe that once you reach a certain age -- whether it's 65, 69, 72, etc. -- you can no longer get any happier. That is not true at all. Happiness can be just as easily achieved...

Despite what popular culture might try to get us to think, being old doesn't mean you have to be miserable. There are plenty of ways to be just as happy or even happier in your old age. It's just not...

Despite what you might have heard, getting old isn't fun. Your body just can't handle the simple tasks that you might have been able to do even just a few years ago. You have to medicate more and do less....

Your parents gave you everything you could have ever wanted when it comes to their love and emotional support. Over the years, they cared for you, were there for you, and made sure you had all the best opportunities to...

Many people look at retirement differently. Some people work their entire life in hopes of being able to retire, and some have worked their entire life trying to avoid it. It scares some people and is exciting to others. Everyone's...

So many difficult things are thrown at us throughout life -- from adolescence when we first start dealing with responsibilities to old age when we have to deal with some of life's most difficult decisions. Watching our parents get older...

There is sometimes a tremendous amount of guilt associated with having to place parents into retirement homes. The truth is that much of that guilt is unwarranted. Retirement homes do not have to be looked at in a negative way....

Seeing a loved one struggle in their old age can be one of the most difficult things in life. It's a hard situation for everyone involved, and it has to be handled with extreme care. Adult communities in Virginia don't...

In 2015, the long-term senior care industry reached a staggering $305 billion, according to a new market research report by Kalorama Information. While the report didn't contain many surprises for senior living communities in Virginia, it did shed light on...

Let's be honest: few people realized how stressful it would be caring for an aging parent, especially when he or she struggles with health conditions like Alzheimer's. Sadly, many seniors are keenly aware of this. In one study by Genworth...