Assisted Living – Having the Conversation

Assisted Living – Having The Conversation

If your parent is experiencing the early stages of dementia, there may be other concerning behaviors. These could include behaviour such as aggression, irritability, confusion, and wandering. It’s important to keep an eye out for any changes in their cognitive function or behavior. You want to ensure that your loved ones are safe, healthy and comfortable in their living situation.

End-of-Life: The Final Stage

End-Of-Life: The Final Stage

As seniors approach the end of their life, they may experience physical changes such as fatigue, weakness, and pain. Cognitive changes may also occur, including confusion and memory loss. Social changes can include isolation and loneliness. It is essential to recognize these changes and provide appropriate support and care for your loved one during this time.

Crisis Management: The Fourth Stage of Aging

Crisis Management: The Fourth Stage of Aging

As your loved one ages, their needs may change unexpectedly. The crisis management stage is a crucial period where your senior family member requires immediate medical support. At this stage, they must either live in a skilled nursing facility or receive extensive professional care at home. This transition can be challenging, but with the right support, it can be managed smoothly.

Dependence Stage of Living

Seniors who have reached the dependence stage require a safe and secure environment. Essenwood Residential Home provides 24-hour care, ensuring seniors receive assistance whenever they need it. We have security measures in place to protect residents. Our staff members can to respond to emergency situations.

Inter Dependency in Aging

Inter Dependency In Aging

There are basically 5 stages of aging. Not everyone experiences all five stages, neither do they follow a predictable pattern. The process in each person is  unique. In this blog, we look at the second of the stages of aging – Inter Dependency. We will look at the rest of the stages of aging in our next three blogs.

Stages of Aging

Stages of Aging

There are basically 5 stages of aging. Not everyone experiences all five stages, neither do they follow a predictable pattern. The process in each person is  unique. In this blog, we look at the first of the stages of aging – Self Sufficiency.

Aging – Understanding for Planning

The aging process is a natural part of life. Some people consider aging to simply be a state of mind. Others go by how the mind and body naturally change over time.

In this blog, we look at each of the types of aging. We also look at what can be done to help a senior loved one address these issues.

Gran is Home for Christmas

Gran’s Home for Christmas

It’s important to know what medicines Gran is on. Get a list of her medicines, and make sure you will have enough medicines for the duration of her stay.

MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet – 25 Years of Giving

MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet – 25 Years Of Givin

Our blog this month serves THREE purposes. Firstly, it’s to celebrate an important partner’s 25th anniversary this year. Secondly, it’s to acknowledge the innovation & spirit of the founders. Thirdly, it is to acknowledge the generosity of the retail partners.