It’s well known that having friends boosts your wellbeing. In fact, today’s research has even shown that having numerous friends reduces the risk of medical conditions like heart disease. “Stereotypes of aging tend to paint older adults in many cultures as sad and lonely,” says lead author Dr. Wändi Bruine de Bruin in a release […]
At the final stage, Alzheimer’s disease begins to affect a person’s physical as well as their mental capacity. At this point, the person will require intensive, round-the-clock caregiving: assistance with dressing, eating, using the bathroom, and other ordinary tasks. The goal at this point is to make sure your loved one is comfortable and that […]
Ensuring that seniors with dementia take their medications correctly is a significant concern for caregivers. The U.S. government estimates that medication mismanagement leads to 10% of hospital admissions and over 125,000 preventable deaths annually. Many seniors take multiple medications daily, increasing the risk of missed doses, overdosing, or taking the wrong pills.
Many caregivers are proud of the fact that they’re helping their loved one and doing what they can to keep that person home with the family. But no one claims that caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease is easy. Taking on this heroic task is without a doubt exhausting: mentally, physically, emotionally, and […]
A recent Forbes article confirmed what many of us already know, “people often have trouble making plans with their loved ones as they age, which can leave families unprepared to deal with unexpected circumstances.” Over and over, Raya’s Paradise works with families whose aging parents experience a sudden accident or illness. They then scramble to […]
Untreated hearing loss has been linked to loneliness and isolation according to the Johns Hopkins’ Cochlear Center for Hearing and Public Health. Furthermore, it is thought that older adults with hearing loss attempt to utilize different parts of their brain to perceive sounds resulting in a larger demand from one’s working memory, leading to potential […]
Deciding when to transition into a senior living community is never an easy choice. Many older adults and their families wonder whether it’s best to wait until more advanced care is needed or to make the move earlier while still active and independent. For those considering a board and care home, timing can make a significant difference in long-term comfort, well-being, and peace of mind.
Raya’s Paradise expands with new care facility. By Edwin Folven / August 1, 2019 Beverly Press Raya’s Paradise expands with new care facility Raya’s Paradise, a private residential care community for seniors, opened a new facility on July 25 at 846 N. Sierra Bonita Ave., in the Melrose area. The new property is located at […]