It’s not uncommon for older adults to experience fatigue or weakness, but extreme weakness can be a cause for concern. If fatigue is affecting your wellness and daily life, assisted living can help with the activities of daily living so you can maintain a quality life into your golden years. There can be various causes […]
As we grow older, it’s extremely important that we keep in touch with the people in our lives and let our friends and family know that we care. But we’re all busy, all the time. How do we make sure that our elders can stay social when life gets busier? It’s important for seniors to […]
We shouldn’t wait until our senior years to start building healthy habits. Paying attention to things like diet and exercise throughout life is important. Caring for yourself with healthy living increases the chances of a healthy retirement without debilitating conditions. That being said, we know it’s typically not possible to guarantee that you won’t develop […]
One of the top healthy habits a senior can have is to exercise often. And part of a good exercise routine should include balance exercises. The nice thing about these exercises is that most people can perform them without issues. And if there is a problem, it’s often easy to modify the balance exercises to […]
A comfortable life is all about achieving the activities of daily living. These activities, like eating, dressing, moving, are all essential to being healthy, but one of the most important (and sometimes hardest to maintain) is personal hygiene. Personal hygiene doesn’t just affect your loved one, either—it can also affect you and even the others […]
When Do You Know It’s Time for Assisted Living? Knowing when it’s time to transition to assisted living can be a difficult thing to gauge. You may be entering the golden era yourself or be helping a loved one live more comfortably. Either way, the decision can be tough. Some signs and lifestyle patterns signal […]
In our later years, we often need an extra set of hands to help us with performing tasks that are now too difficult to do on our own. These tasks and their range of difficulty vary and can indicate that a person may need to explore the option of retirement homes. Nursing homes can help […]
Choosing a power of attorney can be a difficult process, but it’s an important part of lifetime planning and can help to protect your assets later in life. Here’s our guide to help you choose your power of attorney. What Is a Power of Attorney? Assigning a power of attorney is the act of appointing […]
Talking about assisted living care can be incredibly difficult, and although there are many resources for children looking to start the challenging conversation with their parents, the same cannot be said for proactive parents. Rather than waiting for your children to make the decision for you, we recommend that you start the conversation early so that you […]
No matter our age, every one of us can adopt a few new habits to boost our health and happiness. By eating well, exercising often, and getting enough sleep, you can reduce your risk of serious illness and improve your overall quality of life throughout your golden years. Let’s break down the benefits of some […]
Bentley Assisted Living at Lynchburg
