Happy World Friendship Day, everyone! Whether it’s a friend you’ve known since kindergarten or a new buddy you’ve just met, today is a day to appreciate all the friends in our lives. According to the AARP, the older we get, the more important our friendships become to our health and well-being, even more so than […]
Our Lady of the Lake Elderly Housing was begun as a vision of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Sisters 1992 with the construction of a 5-story building with 68 apartments. Partnering with the U.S Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the facility was dedicated to providing affordable, quality housing for independent seniors (over the age […]
Summer time is here, the days are longer and we are outside enjoying the great outdoors. Spending time at the beach, gardening, and afternoon walks are all treasured summer past times. However, older adults are more susceptible to high temperatures for a variety of reasons. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, older […]
July is the “Sandwich Generation recognition” month- What does this mean? The Pew Research Center describes the sandwich generation as middle aged adults which are “sandwiched” between their aging parents and their children. Romeo Vitelli, PhD. describes this phenomenon in Psychology Today by which the older generation is living longer, leaving their adult children to care […]
According to the National Institute on Aging, Alzheimer’s is defined as a brain disorder that is both progressive and irreversible. Alzheimer’s disease slowly destroys both memory and thinking skills, and soon those with Alzheimer’s are unable to carry out the simplest tasks. Below is a video from the NIH which explains Alzheimer’s disease and the changes it […]
Father’s Day is today, and while some dads out there can be hard to buy for, planning activities for an elderly father, grandfather, uncle, or other male relative can be challenging. Dailycaring.com has a great list of activities for older men this Father’s Day which include: Stroll through an indoor shopping center. It’s a pleasant, […]
Whether it’s locking the door, wearing our seat belts, or washing our hands, we all know that there are lots of little things we do every day to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe. But as we age, there may be a hazard growing in your own home that many don’t notice until it’s […]
Are advanced directives made to encourage people not to seek aggressive care? Not at all! The purpose of advance care planning is to have your voice heard and your wishes respected as you go through the health care system. We want you to receive the best care possible based on what you want and what […]
Do I need a lawyer to create an advance directive (living will, health care power of attorney, etc)? You do not need an attorney to complete either an advance directive (living will) or Health Care Power of Attorney. The advance directive also known as a living will is a legal document that states what kinds […]
Is it difficult to engage in advance care planning? Not at all! The key thing to do is have a conversation with your friends and family about what is most important to you with regard to your health care if you suddenly become very ill. The conversations that we have change as events occur in […]
