by Unlimited Care Cottages Team | Oct 18, 2019 | Diabetes, Healthy Diet for Seniors
According to the CDC, nearly 25% of all senior adults have some form of diabetes. It’s very likely that your elderly family members may already have this disease or are in the early stages of developing it. Alternatively, maybe they’ve already begun showing symptoms...
by Unlimited Care Cottages Team | Oct 11, 2019 | Assisted Living, Senior Living, Uncategorized
Transitioning a loved one into assisted living already presents a set of challenges. But what about a married couple? To further complicate things, what if one spouse needs medical care only a facility can provide, but the other is largely independent? An increasing...
by Unlimited Care Cottages Team | Oct 4, 2019 | Health News, Healthy Diet for Seniors
As people age, their bodies slowly lose their tolerance for certain foods that can present potential hazards. While a rare treat is probably alright, frequent consumption of these less than safe foods can lead to extensive health risks. As you care for your aging...
by Unlimited Care Cottages Team | Sep 27, 2019 | Alzheimer's Disease, Helpful Information for Family Members, Information for Caregivers
Anyone with a family member suffering from dementia knows about the potential for wandering off. The confusion, disorientation, and memory loss caused by this condition can lead to your loved ones feeling the need to try to leave, resulting in them walking around...
by Unlimited Care Cottages Team | Sep 20, 2019 | Helpful Information for Family Members, Memory Care, Senior Living
Whether out of a reluctance to change or a misunderstanding of elder care, many families may find themselves or their loved ones hesitant to begin memory care when the time comes. On the other hand, maybe they’re just not sure when the symptoms of dementia become...
