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If you care for a senior with cognitive impairment, you may have heard several names for the condition — including dementia, delirium and Alzheimer’s disease. But the truth is that the three terms are not interchangeable, and correct diagnosis is critical for ensuring proper medical care.
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Older adults are often hesitant to embrace new technology; usually because they don’t know how to properly use it, and they aren't sure what benefits they'll get from it. However, by educating them about the benefits of new technology, you can show them how it can enhance their lives. This in turn will help them see technology for the helpful tool it is, instead of fearing or avoiding it because of lack of education.
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“ Your Very Best Day” is the heartfelt promotional statement for our Adult Day Program services, and with good reason. The Adult Day Program at Westminster Village in Allentown, PA, is offered five days a week, providing a stimulating social atmosphere for people who need additional structure to remain active and independent, or individuals with memory loss due to Alzheimer’s Disease or other forms of Memory Impairment. The program includes full personal care day services with a Licensed Practical Nurse, trained Adult Day Program Assistants, and an Executive Director who oversees the daily operation of the program.
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A senior stands still while his date pins his boutonniere to his tuxedo. He has been practicing his dance moves and had his hair cut just today for the big day. His date looks stunning in a gold gown, corsage on her wrist. Soon, dinner will begin, followed by the Grand March and then dancing into the night.
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Combining senior housing that is affordable with easy access to medical and social services is not an easy feat. In some areas, seniors don’t have transportation or funds to receive proper medical care, so they use the local ER as their primary health service provider. Medical care can be a problem for anyone, but especially for senior citizens with limited resources.
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Kirkland Village participated in National Humor Month by hosting "Humorcon", which had the senior audience cracking up at the stand-up comedy routines of their fellow residents. Laughter is an important part of living, no matter what the age. When younger, it's a sign of happiness and enjoying life. Laughing helps us get through the hard spots in life by laughing at ourselves instead of taking everything so seriously. But as we get older, the act of laughing helps reduce stress, can help in coping as well as healing and relieving symptoms of certain diseases.
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