Everyone looks forward to a summer vacation! As a caregiver, coming up with new ways to have fun while keeping your senior parent safe on vacation could be a challenge.
It’s almost the Fourth of July, and who says the fun is just for kids? There are many ways to include mom and dad in the Independence Day celebrations safely.
For many people, the realization that their senior parent needs long term care services may come as a shock. Oftentimes, coming to this realization elicits an urgency to transition mom
Father’s Day is coming up this month, which means it’s time to honor the special father figures in our lives! Grandfathers, in particular, can fill a special, irreplaceable role in
The symptoms of vision and hearing loss can be similar to some of the early signs of dementia. For instance, your senior loved one may often struggle to follow a
Summer is pretty much here, and everyone deserves a vacation – especially senior caregivers. Caregiving can be so rewarding, but with great reward comes great responsibility. Juggling multiple responsibilities like
Anti-aging secret #1: stay active. Losing muscle strength and flexibility can not only make daily tasks virtually impossible without assistance, but can also lead to more serious health issues down
They say laughter is the best medicine and we couldn’t agree more! In honor of National Humor Month, the assisted living team at Collingswood is going to highlight a few
Rev. Jocelyn Tyree (Chaplain Jocelyn) began her duties as Director of Mission and Pastoral Care yesterday. Jocelyn has received an Ordination from the African Methodist Episcopal Church as an Itinerant
With the weather getting warmer, it’s time for everybody to spring into action! Especially older adults who may have felt a little too cooped up inside this winter. Spring’s arrival
Margaret Thatcher said it best, “If you want something said, ask a man; if you want something done, ask a woman.” There’s no limit to what women can accomplish. This
Burns can be very serious regardless of who sustains them, but recovering from burns can be more difficult for older adults. We’ve all accidentally touched a hot pan on the
Living an independent lifestyle is important, no matter your age. That’s why it’s a “no-brainer” for us to embrace Senior Independence Month in February. At United Methodist Communities, one of
Moving can be an overwhelming experience for anyone, especially seniors who are downsizing. They may have to make some hard decisions about the belongings coming with them. Before moving day, it will
If your parent or loved one is reaching a point in which living independently is no longer the best option, it may be time to consider an assisted living community.
