Dementia affects memory, thinking, and the ability to communicate verbally, making it challenging for individuals to express themselves and understand others. This can lead to frustration, isolation, and misunderstandings for both the person with dementia and their families. It's essential to find alternative and effective communication methods to maintain and strengthen these relationships. 

Aging brings a heightened focus on health and well-being. Adopting healthy habits can profoundly affect both the length and quality of our lives. Below, our team at Brickmont Assisted Living explores crucial habits for healthy living and lengthened longevity, offering practical tips for older adults and their families to seamlessly integrate these into daily life.

Life expectancy has nearly tripled and it’s expected that the world’s population of adults over the age of 60 will double by the year 2050. Adults living longer is an amazing feat and it provides opportunities to celebrate our loved ones for many years to come.

The increasing population of older adults also signifies an expansion of seniors who will at some point require a form of care. Often, this comes in the form of an adult child serving as their parent’s senior caregiver.

Everyone’s heard of the yo-yo diets that are often advertised on popular television shows and social media or the frantic “crash diets” that promise to help you drop those pesky extra pounds. Celebrity-endorsed health cookbooks and shows like Dr. Oz haven’t made the issue any better. Unfortunately, not only are these so-called “diets” inaccurate in many ways, but some can pose a dangerous threat to how our bodies break down food to provide nutrition and energy to our systems.

Whether your favorite summer activity is tending to your garden, relaxing by the pool or on a beach, or having a picnic in the park or backyard with loved ones, it’s essential to always practice summer safety habits.

You may have heard the staggering statistics that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but did you also know that it has been in that position for nearly 100 years?

If you have an aging parent or family member who lives on their own, you might feel a mix of emotions. On the one hand, you may feel grateful that they live in the comfort of their own home with a feeling of independence and security. On the other hand, you might constantly worry about their well-being and safety.

For many of us, driving is a significant part of our lives—playing an essential role in some of life’s biggest milestones. Riding to prom with your high school sweetheart; driving away from your wedding in a whirlwind, the “Just Married” sign in your rearview mirror; driving home from the hospital with a tiny new life, triple-checking the car seat at every stoplight.

Good nutrition is vital in promoting health and wellness at any age but is especially important for older adults, whose weaker immune systems make them more vulnerable to certain illnesses and conditions. And while this is true, malnutrition remains a common concern for many older adults—whether it’s due to physical changes that hinder their ability to eat or simply a loss of appetite. 

Springtime means longer days, warmer weather, and flowers blooming. And if you’re one of the over 50 million Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies each year, it also means runny noses, watery eyes, and headaches.