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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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Although more than half of all Americans own smart phones, only 18% of older adults own one. However, some 77% of older individuals do own a cell phone. The cell phones they choose are just basic devices with large buttons and limited features. This fact, though, doesn’t mean that cell phone usage is only for the young. It simply means that cell phones are utilized differently by the older generation. While they are the lifeblood of the younger crowd, older adults see them as tools of communication only.
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