http://www.seniorlivingreferralsblog.com Senior Referral & Information For Your Family Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:52:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en On a daily basis at Accent on Seniors our adult children who call in to discuss a move for their elderly loved one often state that despite the obvious care needs and inappropriateness of their current living arrangement, they are reluctant to move “mom”. They typically indicate that it would ... http://www.seniorlivingreferralsblog.com/new-residents-benefit-from-community/ 1 in 3 seniors will experience a fall annually. Falls are the #1 cause of death from an injury for our seniors. Women fall more so than men, due to osteoporosis and the related decrease in bone density. More than half of all fatal falls involve people 75 or ... http://www.seniorlivingreferralsblog.com/seniors-are-fall-risks-prevent-falls/ Stroke and post-stroke related conditions is one of the leading medical reasons that forces the senior living alone to move into a senior living facility. Recovery from a stroke to restore independence is a lifelong effort. It is important for each of us, young and old, to do as ... http://www.seniorlivingreferralsblog.com/can-you-recognize-a-stroke/ This newest report released by the Alzheimer's Association brings to light the increase of Alzheimer's Disease and the rising statistics of those afflicted. There are 5.3 million, with nearly 500,000 in California age 65+ with Alzheimer's. There are over 10.9 million unpaid caregivers throughout the nation with 1.2 ... http://www.seniorlivingreferralsblog.com/2010-alzheimers-disease-facts-and-figures-report/ The cost for senior living in an assisted living facility .... can be quite expensive! Are you up to speed on knowing about writing off these expenses when you file your tax return if you are paying for Mom or Dad to live in an assisted living setting? It will ... http://www.seniorlivingreferralsblog.com/did-you-know-that-assisted-living-services-are-tax-deductible/ A lovely client of ours, who we helped to find senior living for her mother and father, shared the most charming video with us at Accent on Seniors. This adorable elderly couple walked into the lobby of the Mayo Clinic for a checkup and spotted a piano. They've been married for ... http://www.seniorlivingreferralsblog.com/elderly-couple-together-for-62-years/ The need for senior living for our aging in place seniors is only going to increase! It is starting to get very crowded in the age 100+ age group, the Centenarians. The worldwide population in this age group is more than 340,000 people. In the U.S., by ... http://www.seniorlivingreferralsblog.com/life-expectancy-is-rising/ ELABORATE OUTDOOR SETTINGS including walking paths, open lawns, park-like settings, vegetable gardens, gazebos, water features, tranquil ponds and natural settings. TECHNOLOGY: Computer labs, LCD televisions in social gathering areas. Wii competitions between communities for state and ... http://www.seniorlivingreferralsblog.com/are-you-looking-for-the-latest-in-assisted-living-places-6-innovative-amenities/ Avoid a fiasco or an unnecessary remark when people see “Mom”, after a long time has passed. Whether it is for a special occasion, holiday time or just simply an upcoming visit, be sure to inform others about behavior and condition changes since they last saw her. ... http://www.seniorlivingreferralsblog.com/prepare-family-and-friends%e2%80%a6-%e2%80%9cmom-can-no-longer-manage-on-her-home%e2%80%9d/ It is that time of year, where families are stymied as to what to buy their elderly loved ones. There are a number of gift ideas, many of which are for their comfort in mind, not necessarily the latest in gadgets. Home adaptation equipment, such as handheld shower devices, large ... http://www.seniorlivingreferralsblog.com/holiday-gift-ideas-for-seniors/