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Learn What To Expect From Senior Memory Care With These Resources

Do you want to learn more about the benefits of assisted living facilities? You can find this information by visiting the following websites.

·         Our memory care program can be beneficial for seniors suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Find more facts about Alzheimer’s on this page from the Alzheimer’s Association.

·         Get more tips about the best way to cater to the needs of elderly loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s disease on this page from USNews.com.

·         You can get a better idea of what to expect when an elderly loved one moves into an assisted living facility on this page from HelpGuie.org.

·         Visit this page from AARP.org for more tips that will come in handy when your elderly loved one is preparing to move.

·         Head over to this page from LiveStrong.com for more ideas that you can use when helping your elderly loved one move into a retirement facility.

Get even more information about assisted living by contacting Whitcomb House today at (508) 634-2440!

What to Expect from a Memory Care Program

As we get older, we start experiencing changes that affect both our mind and our bodies. If you have an elderly relative who is starting to show negative side effects of these changes, then it may be time to look into assisted living. We offer a wonderful memory care program at Whitcomb House that is designed specifically for patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and other memory impairments.

·         Medication management. Many seniors have medications that they must take every day. It can be difficult for seniors to remember to take this medication every day, especially for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or another illness that negatively affects their memory, judgment, or other cognitive functions. Our memory care program includes medication management to keep all residents as healthy as possible.

·         Housekeeping and laundry services. Keeping up with regular household chores can be challenging for seniors, but your relative doesn’t have to stay in an unkempt house. At Whitcomb House, our housekeeping and laundry services provide our memory care program participants with a convenient way to keep their homes and personal belongings clean and healthy.

·         Activity program for residents. It is important for seniors to stay active and maintain social lives after moving into an assisted living facility. Residents have a variety of opportunities to meet one another, spend time with friends, and practice different hobbies thanks to our activity program. This program was designed under the guidelines set forth by the Alzheimer’s Association.

·         24-hour staff. Our trained team is always available to care for our senior residents. We help our residents handle bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and many other responsibilities. Because our staff is on-site 24 hours a day, you can feel confident that your senior is receiving the care they need.

If you would like to learn more about our elder memory care program, you can contact the caregivers at Whitcomb House today. Visit our website or call us at (508) 634-2440 for more information.

Knee Extension Exercises for Seniors

Regular exercise is an important component of a healthy lifestyle. Staying active is a great way to maintain a healthy and fit body as you get older. But for many seniors, staying active isn’t always easy! That is why it is important for seniors to learn about different exercises designed for the elderly.

As you will see in this video, senior exercises tend to be low-impact in order to allow seniors of all fitness levels to complete them. This video covers a senior-specific exercise that involves extension of the knee. A knee extension exercise can help seniors strengthen their thighs and support for their entire bodies.

It is easy for seniors to stay active when they move into the assisted living facility here at Whitcomb House. Call us today at (508) 634-2440 to learn more!

Tips for Helping Your Senior Feel at Home in a New Assisted Living Unit

Is your elderly relative getting ready to move into an assisted living facility? These communities provide the care and support that seniors need to maintain healthy, active, and happy lifestyles. You can help your senior prepare by thinking of different ways to make them feel more at home in their new assisted living unit. Use these tips as inspiration:

·         Help him or her move in: Help your elderly relative make the transition to assisted living. Moving can be a stressful process, but having family to help and support you can make it easier and more enjoyable. This will put your senior in a good mood and develop a positive first impression of the new home.

·         Decorate with pictures of loved ones: After putting away clothing, medications, and other essential items, you and your parent or grandparent can start decorating! You can personalize a space and make it feel more comfortable and inviting by hanging up pictures of your relative’s friends and family members. When your parent or grandparent looks around his or her new home, he or she will instantly think of their loved ones.

·         Visit on a regular basis: You should set aside time each week for a family visit to your senior’s assisted living facility. A house feels more like a home when company is over, which is why it is so important to spend time in your relative’s assisted living unit.

·         Participate in community activities together: Whitcomb House assisted living facility offers a variety of activities to help keep residents active and social. During your visits, ask your relative about these activities and see if you can participate in any of them. This will help your parent or grandparent branch out and meet new friends.

These tips will help your senior feel at home here at Whitcomb House! You can learn more about our elderly housing options by giving us a call today at (508) 634-2440.

What Is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease?

For many of us, the terms “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s disease” may be confusing at times. They are not synonymous terms—the latter is just one cause of the former. Dementia is a broad term signifying a person’s severe memory problems. These problems may include language confusion or difficulty judging space.

There are many causes of dementia; however, Alzheimer’s is the most common reason for a patient to develop this condition. Patients with Alzheimer’s will experience thinking problems in the earliest stages of the disease, which may manifest in difficulties with cognitive actions like paying bills or arriving to appointments on time.

At Whitcomb House assisted living residences, we work with patients living with Alzheimer’s disease and provide them the support and care they need while preserving their dignity. If you’d like to learn more about our services, come visit any of our Worcester area locations or call us at (508) 634-2440.