Courtesy Koelsch Senior Communities Assisted living and memory care communities are designed to promote aging in place by supporting independence and quality of life. The care provided by licensed nurses is often essential for achieving […]
Transforming Care with Technology and Trust
By Legacy Assisted Living & Memory Care, Legacy Assisted Living, Texoma LIVING WELL Magazine
The most vigilant caregivers can’t be everywhere at all times. Vulnerable residents and their families are justifiably concerned about occurrences like falls, wandering at night, or early signs of illness. At Legacy Assisted Living and Memory Care in Denison, Steve Streun, owner and administrator, is pleased to announce a new monitoring option that senses activity unobtrusively, without disrupting the resident or invading privacy. It records patterns of normal activity and alerts staff when variances occur. […]
Depression in the Elderly
By Stevie Short, Collin and Denton County LIVING WELL Magazines
Do you suffer from feelings of hopelessness, or struggle to fain an interest in activities you once enjoyed? You’re not alone. […]
Living with Dementia
By Doug Linze, LNFA, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
Regardless of the cause or the age of onset, there are few people who have not experienced first hand a friend or loved one with the effects of some level of dementia. When do you call it dementia? It’s probably not when you just forget where you left your keys, but it might be when someone who in the past has kept up with their personal finances begins to receive notices of unpaid bills, or you notice a change in how a person reacts to circumstances that are uncharacteristic of past behavior. It’s one of those situations that leave you with an uneasy feeling.
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A Stitch in Time
Health and Wellness in Senior Living
By Nancy Martin, RN, The Vintage, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
One of my most vivid memories of my grandmother is of her sitting near her den window, sewing basket beside her, darning socks for her large family. […]
The Time is Right
By Shirley Long, Parkview, Collin County LIVING WELL Magazine
As we enter the more mature era of our lives, a question confronts us: “Where do I belong?” This season may challenge us to reconsider our sense of place as life changes face us—changes such as career (retirement), relationships (widowhood), physical health and the ability to maintain a home. When finding our “place,” we must look at our “internal place” as well as our “external place,” as we seek to discover the appropriate basis on which to choose to move or stay, to cling to or to renew […]
What Older People Know That We Don’t
Navigating the trials of life and aging in the world of the older generation
By Chris Smith, Parkgate, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine
America is on the verge of losing yet another natural resource. In about 10 years, three-fourths of America’s oldest generation will be gone. They will take with them lessons learned about living throug […]
Are all Assisted Living Facilities the same?
By Nicol Smith, Rambling Oaks, Collin and Denton LIVING WELL Magazines
The decision to leave your home and move into an assisted living community is a difficult and life changing experience. The same amount of thought and consideration should be put into which community is right for you or your loved one as purchasing a new home. Assisted livings are designed to provide seniors assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). These usually include providing three meals per day, transportation, medication assistance, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, activities, and so much more. It is important to note, however, that not all assisted living communities are the same. […]
Co-workers are Extended Family at Lake Forest Village
By Rita Martin, Good Samaritan Society, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine
I came to work for Good Samaritan Society – Denton Village in 1987, expecting it to just be a good job. I quickly realized that it is much more. I left Denton Village after 12 years and transferred to Lake Forest, and my extraordinary journey continued. […]
How to Make the Best Choice for Your Parents
By Marsha Southern, North Dallas LIVING WELL Magazine
As the number of retirement and senior care communities continues to increase, most people have a difficult time differentiating between the levels of care available. […]
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