Hydration is essential at any age. For seniors, dehydration is a more serious issue since they are more likely to become dehydrated, less likely to notice their dehydration, and less able to recover from the resulting health complications. Here at Maple Ridge, we understand the risks of dehydration in seniors and know what steps to … Read more
At our community, we believe that every day should be full of joy and fulfillment for our residents, especially those with Alzheimer’s, and other memory issues. Our lifestyle and therapy program provides residents with routines, therapies, and activities that help them feel fulfilled and happy. One of the important pieces of memory care is offering … Read more
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million people in the United States live with Alzheimer’s, which doesn’t even count the Americans suffering from other dementia-related issues. If you’ve received a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s, you may be feeling worried or scared. At Maple Ridge, we want to help equip our residents with … Read more
Personalized Routines for Residents at Maple Ridge Dementia and Alzheimer’s cause not just memory loss but changes in behavior and personality. Feelings of sadness, worry, and fear are common for a person with a memory loss disorder, as are anger and depression. While these memory loss problems can’t be cured, in the case of dementia … Read more
For so many caregivers and family members, assisted living services become necessary as their loved ones age and their needs change. While you may experience guilt when deciding it’s time for assisted living, it’s important to keep perspective and understand that your loved one will be receiving the best care possible. Placing your loved one … Read more
As we age, our joints lose fluid and our muscles lose elasticity, leading to a natural decrease in flexibility. Seniors who lose flexibility find it hard to complete normal daily tasks like getting up from chairs or walking up and down stairs, let alone more complicated chores like cooking and cleaning. The CDC recommends that … Read more
Assisted living makes it possible to live comfortably while receiving the care you need. However, knowing that assisted living is the best possible option for you doesn’t necessarily make the transition from home to an assisted living community any easier. The adjustment may be emotional and intimidating, especially if you have lived in your home … Read more
Transitioning Back to Your Role as a Family Member As your loved one ages, they may start to need help with chores like yard work and transportation. Eventually, mobility issues may mean that they need help with housekeeping and cooking. And, if your loved one suffers from dementia or Alzheimer’s, they may need even more … Read more
Making Mealtime Enjoyable and Healthy While the aging process and a lessening ability to cook for themselves can lead seniors to skip meals and substitute junk food, proper nutrition is even more important for seniors than it is for other age groups. Any senior housing community needs to take this into account and ensure that … Read more
Take Note of Any Behavioral or Personality Changes While “senior moments” are certainly a part of the aging process, there is a difference between occasional forgetfulness and Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Sometimes, the signs of dementia are obvious, but other times the signs are more subtle, and it can be difficult to tell the difference … Read more