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The journey to senior living is filled with questions. We believe you deserve clear, honest answers. Whether you are researching care options for a parent, looking for tips on healthy aging, or seeking advice on downsizing, our resource library is designed to guide you every step of the way. Explore our latest articles and find the support you need.

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Health & Wellness, Safety • November 20, 2024

Staying Safe and Active: The Best Fall Prevention Tips for Seniors

One of the less desirable effects of aging is that it’s not as easy to get around as it was when we were younger. This might be a discouraging, or even frightening, reality. Perhaps you are less inclined to take advantage of opportunities for outings or afraid of being as active as you would like…

Eating Well, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Senior Living • October 21, 2024

Feeding Tubes for the Elderly: Exploring the Pros and Cons of Nutritional Intervention

Living with a feeding tube can sometimes be difficult to navigate, especially if you’re an elderly person who’s interested in an assisted living community. Sometimes the need for a feeding tube is unavoidable, and unfortunately, many senior communities are not equipped to take in residents that require tube feeding. In our guide, we explain: The…

Health & Wellness, Safety, Senior Living • September 21, 2024

How Fast Does Parkinson’s Usually Progress? What To Expect After a Diagnosis

It can start with an almost undetectable quiver of a hand. Then you notice difficulty in day-to-day tasks. Before you know it, you’re faced with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. As scary as it may seem, Parkinson’s disease doesn’t always quickly descend into severe stages. Many people live a functional and comfortable life for years.…

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Health & Wellness, Senior Living • August 28, 2024

6 Comprehensive Strategies for Managing Diabetes in the Elderly

Diabetes is a complex, often misunderstood medical condition. There are a lot of factors that go into managing diabetes in the elderly and figuring it out without help can be daunting. With proper monitoring and care, diabetes doesn’t have to stop someone from enjoying their golden years. At Senior Services of America communities, we understand…

Senior woman with walker getting out of car

Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Safety • July 26, 2024

How To Use a Walker With Wheels: Safety and Movement Recommendations

Walkers are a great tool to prevent falls, increase independence, and aid in recovery. But learning to use a walker with wheels may feel overwhelming as you must relearn how to do things like walking or sitting again with this new contraption. It may even feel like it’s more of a burden than a help.…

Alzheimer’s & dementia, Caregiving, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Senior Living • June 21, 2024

Navigating the Challenges of How To Cope With a Parent With Dementia

You may have noticed some recent subtle or not-so-subtle mental, physical, and emotional changes in your parent’s health condition or behaviors, and they now have received a diagnosis of dementia. What does a dementia diagnosis mean for their future — and your future as a caregiver? Caring for a parent with dementia can be overwhelming…

Alzheimer’s & dementia, Lifestyle, Safety, Senior Living • May 24, 2024

Dementia and Driving:Can You Drive With Dementia?

How To Navigate Driving and Dementia You’re starting to notice more scrapes and dents on your dad’s car. You’re worried that he recently got lost driving to the grocery store he’s been shopping at for the past 20 years. You find yourself thinking it may not be safe for your dad to be driving anymore.…

Health & Wellness, Lifestyle • May 15, 2024

The Best Sleep Aids for Seniors: Ways To Help Older Adults Dealing With Insomnia

Constant tossing and turning, incessant thoughts churning, and the continual yearning for just a bit of shut-eye — if insomnia has a grip on you or an older loved one, you may be familiar with this picture. Sleep issues like insomnia may often have a trickle-down effect that dampens an older individual’s quality of life…

senior woman choosing fruit from fruit tray

Eating Well, Health & Wellness, Lifestyle • May 8, 2024

Common Nutrition Concerns for the Elderly: How Nutritional Needs Change as We Age

Are you finding yourself losing interest in food? Perhaps you’re noticing changes in your appetite or taste preferences. It’s natural to feel concerned about these changes and their impact on your health. As a caregiver, you also may be concerned about your loved one’s declining nutritional intake. Balancing caregiving responsibilities while also ensuring proper…

Health & Wellness, Lifestyle, Senior Living • April 26, 2024

The Surprising Potential Benefits of Tai Chi for Seniors

Do your joints ever feel stiff? Are your muscles experiencing weakness? Does dizziness or loss of balance ever interrupt your day? It may be time to get in the flow with Tai Chi, a gentle, low-impact way to build strength and improve balance. Tai Chi can be practiced by people of any age. It is…

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