Gatherings with a loved one who has Dementia
With facing a “cognitive decline” or early signs of Dementia it can be a slow process, but effects everyone in the family. Early signs of Dementia can begin many years before. The challenges that come along with Dementia can be overwhelming but there are some tips and advice on how to bring the family together with a loved one suffering from this disease.
When it comes to family functions, get togethers, and events it can be challenging for a loved one suffering from early signs of Dementia to participate the way that they[…]
Setting up a Trust Fund for your Children
Creating Trust funds can be overwhelming and there are quite a few things to take into consideration. When it comes to leaving large sums of money or assets to your children there are some general tips and advice to follow before setting up a plan.
Here are 7 Tips for Setting up a Trust Fund for your Children by Christine Fletcher:
- Assets of minor should be held in Trust-While children are under he age of 18 you do not want them inheriting money without a guardian. It’s important to find someone that[…]
Dogs help with Dementia
People who suffer with Dementia or Alzheimer’s have a harder time with everyday activities. It can be dangerous over time and without supervision it can put someone in a harmful situation. Usually people have to go to a Memory Care or Assisted Living Facility that has caregivers who watch over them. Having a service dog can offer assistance for someone who is living at home or even living in an assisted living facility. 
Research over the years has showed us that pets are good not only for everyone but even more so for[…]
Zora the Robot Caregiver
Zora Bots, a Belgian company, has designed a unique humanoid robot known as “Zora”. The Zora Bots are the first humanoid robots that are available for senior healthcare. Many healthcare professionals and seniors all over Europe have adopted over 200 of these bots.
Photograph by Dmitry Kostyukov
The Zora application is being used in senior healthcare facilities, as customer service in hotels, and in schools to help young autistic children. Zora Bots is creating a company that offers a new retail experience. The purpose of these robots are to make[…]
Tips before having Knee Surgery
Over 600,000 knee replacements or knee surgeries are performed in the United States every year. The importance of what you do before surgery and what you do after surgery can really help the outcome of the overall procedure. By 2030 it is estimated that this surgery will increase by 3 million people.
One of the most common causes of chronic knee pain is Arthritis. If a person is suffering with knee pain that limits them from everyday activities or is inflamed and swollen this could require having a knee replacement surgery. If[…]
California Fires: Nursing home evacuations
With over 91 residents to evacuate and blazing fires that seem to be out of control the pressure is on to get moved from these areas. California has been blazing with what is considered the worst wildfire in history over the past week. A nursing home in Cypress Meadows spotted fires from the distant and realized they only had a matter of time before flames would engulf their living facilities.
With fires moving in faster than help can, Sheila Craft, director of admissions and marketing at Cypress Meadows, staying in shelter would[…]
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