“The best medicine any of our assisted living residents can have is time with their families.” That’s what I tell families who come to take a tour of our assisted living homes. And I firmly believe it. Spending time with your family releases a Happy Hormone (Oxytocin) in your brain. As I will describe later, this leads […]
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The ketogenic diet, often referred to as the keto diet, is a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet that has gained popularity for its potential health benefits. Here are nine potential benefits of a ketogenic diet for seniors: Weight Loss: Ketosis, a metabolic state induced by the diet, encourages the body to burn fat for energy. This can
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The next time you’re around someone with Dementia or one of it’s various forms, look at their teeth. Chances are they will not have a perfect smile. Far from it. That’s because scientists are finding a strong link between gum disease and dementia. Finding that link may help the rest of us reduce our chances
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Many elderly people have a lot of trouble with mobility. They rely on others to help them out of bed or chairs. The trouble is that their caregivers or family members may not be strong enough to help them move around. Caregivers often experience back injuries from helping the elderly. That’s why a Hoyer Lift
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We’re guessing by the fact you came to this article that you’re worried you (or a friend or family member) may have a MTHFR gene mutation. We’ll help you figure out if that is the case. There are a bunch of MTHFR gene mutation symptoms that might tip you off. We’ll list the symptoms for
13 MTHFR Gene Mutation Symptoms & What You Can Do Read More »
Do you or a loved one suffer from Vascular Dementia? If so, we may have good news for you! Some recent studies are showing that there may be some significant benefits of hyperbaric oxygen treatment for vascular dementia. People are actually showing improvement in their vascular dementia symptoms after a hyperbaric oxygen treatment plan. Maybe
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There’s a new drug on the market to treat Alzheimer’s disease. It’s marketed under the name Leqembi but a lot of people know it as Lecanemab. The FDA has recently (January 6th, 2023) approved Lecanemab for Alzheimer’s and other forms of mild cognitive decline. Studies have shown that the drug may slow down the effects
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We did some research to see if we wanted to bring red light therapy into our assisted living homes. Every day there seems to be new research showing that non-pharmaceutical interventions can really help someone with symptoms of cognitive decline. One very promising area of research seems to suggest red light therapy for Alzheimer’s patients.
Red Light Therapy for Alzheimer’s? Read More »
I am really excited about using the Carnivore diet in assisted living situations. We have been using the diet in our assisted living homes for about 4 months now and seeing some amazing results. Like a resident losing 135 lbs in 3 months amazing. Like another resident actually IMPROVING on her cognitive health assessment for
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The ReCODE Protocol developed by Dr. Dale Bredesen has had a lot of success in mitigating and, in many cases, reversing cognitive decline. There are a lot of parts of the program that require discipline from the patient in order to be successful. It can be difficult to adhere to the program when you’re at home and
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Do you have elderly people in your family that are suffering from some type of chronic disease? The odds are not in your favor. The incidences of chronic diseases among Medicare beneficiaries has grown steadily over the years. More and more evidence is coming out that a Ketogenic or ‘Keto’ diet may be one of
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Families who come to our assisted living homes from a hospital or rehab facility often have a home health provider come with them. The doctor at a rehab or hospital will prescribe Home Health as part of the treatment for an elderly person. For our homes in Surprise, Goodyear and Mesa, Arizona, we really like
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Dr Dale Bredesen deserves high credit and praise for his research into preventing and even, in some cases, reversing Alzheimer’s. His Bredesen Protocol has successfully reversed Alzheimer’s or Dementia in hundreds of people. A large part of that protocol is the Bredesen Diet, which he describes as the Keto Flex 12/3 diet. What is the
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More and more research is starting to show that people can either prevent or even reverse Alzheimer’s and Dementia. In many cases researchers are finding that lifestyle changes are making a lot more difference than pharmaceutical interventions. One of the significant lifestyle changes that produces changes is the ketogenic diet. Why Diet Affects Alzheimer’s and
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Have you noticed that Alzheimer’s is exclusively a disease of old people? Kids and teenagers never have it. Even twenty-somethings are pretty much immune. So what’s the difference? One big difference between young people and old is the drop in various essential hormones that happens with age. One of the most important hormones that drops is
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Seniors on fixed incomes can have a tough time affording everything they need. Especially in 2022 where inflation is running rampant. Many families don’t know about some free services for senior citizens that can help ease the burden of paying for everything. In some cases, there may be a small charge for some of these
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The Covid Pandemic has increased people’s interest in Long-Term Care Insurance. Many Assisted Living and Memory Care businesses have been in the news. People are thinking more and more about Long-Term Care and making sure they can afford it. They should also be asking themselves Is Long Term Care Insurance Worth It. Here are some
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Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have an Alzheimer’s vaccine? Everyone could take the shot (or two or three) and never have to worry about this dreadful disease again. The numbers for Alzheimer’s look worse every year. We see more and more residents with Alzheimer’s in our assisted living and memory care homes in Mesa, Goodyear
Is there an Alzheimer’s Vaccine for Seniors in Arizona? Read More »
Many elderly residents in our assisted living homes have Peripheral Neuropathy symptoms that make life miserable. We’ll go over a lot of information about Peripheral Neuropathy including what is the best treatment for Peripheral Neuropathy. Some of residents describe the symptoms as a part of their body being on fire. And that feeling doesn’t go
13 Peripheral Neuropathy Symptoms and What to Do About Them Read More »
Too often we see families come to our assisted living home because they worry about the effects of loneliness in elderly people – specifically their Mom or Dad. Mom or Dad has been living on their own ever since their spouse passed away. At first things were fine. Sure there was some grieving, which was
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Although we are each one body, we are actually a whole eco-system. Within our bodies there Trillions (with a ‘T’) of microorganisms. Bacteria, parasites and yeast all live throughout our bodies and interact with each other. When you have C Diff, you have some bad critters in your body. One way you know you have
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APOE4. No that’s not the ‘Group Number’ on your insurance card. It does, however, have a lot to do with your health. Especially if you are approaching middle age or later in your life. Scientists are finding out the answer to the question ‘is Alzheimer’s genetic?’. Alzheimer’s disease genetics plays a big role in determining
Is Alzheimer’s Genetic? – Are you at Higher Risk? Read More »
He was simply, ‘The Greatest’. From his entry into the spotlight by winning the Gold Medal in the 1960 Summer Olympics to his retirement in 1981, Muhammad Ali was bigger than life. His boxing matches were incredibly popular. He won the heavy weight title 3 times. Ultimately, though, his biggest opponent was not in the
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I’m amazed sometimes when I look at the prescription list of some of our residents when they move in to one of our homes. It can be 18-20 drugs long. Or more! The medical term for this is Polypharmacy – the use of multiple drugs or more that are medically necessary. Now I’m no doctor.
Polypharmacy – How Many Drugs are Too Many for the Elderly? Read More »
Reverse mortgages can sound scary. You’ve worked really hard for a long time to pay off most or all of your mortgage. Why would you want to take out another loan on your home? You might reconsider if you need cash for something. Especially when you don’t have to make any payments on a reverse
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What causes Vitamin D deficiency? What does Vitamin D deficiency cause? What is Vitamin D deficiency? Vitamin D deficiency can be a big problem. Especially in these times of the Coronavirus Pandemic. A recent article in the British newspaper The Telegraph suggests that Vitamin D may be very helpful in keeping the symptoms of the
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One of the biggest problems I see families worry about with assisted living is the obvious question:“How am I going to pay for this?”. There’s a great answer to that question – for wartime veterans. It’s called the Aid and Attendance Benefit and it’s offered by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs in the Federal Government.
The VA Aid and Attendance Form that Can Save You Thousands Read More »
Sleep deprivation in the elderly can be a real problem. It contributes to many common chronic diseases in the elderly such as Alzheimer’s, heart disease and diabetes. A good night’s sleep makes a big difference in the health of the elderly.
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It’s important to provide exercise for seniors over 75 so they can enjoy there final years to the best level possible. We talk about one program in this article that can really help them out.
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Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia break down the connections within a person’s brain. In order to slow down or even prevent dementia, a person must keep those connections strong. Many people have heard that challenging your brain by doing things like crossword puzzles or Sudoku are good ways to give your brain a workout.
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Many people who come to our assisted living homes suffer from caregiver burnout. They try to take care of their mom or dad at home while still managing their own busy lives. A lot of these people fall into the ‘sandwich generation’. They have to take care of an aging parent while at the same
Caregiver Burnout – 7 Ways to Avoid Destroying Your Health Read More »
One of the biggest causes of death in the elderly is not what you think it is. It’s falls. And a traditional fall prevention program for seniors may not be the best prevention. Those who don’t have that much experience with the elderly may wonder how falls can be so much of a threat. What
An Elderly Fall Prevention Program for Seniors that Works Read More »
The WebMD app has a lot of features that can help a family take care of their elderly parent.
Feeling Sick? There’s a WebMD App for That Read More »
The Vagus Nerve in your body helps stimulate areas of your brain in charge of memory. Vagus nerve stimulation helps to keep those areas strong and reduce your chances of contracting Alzhemer’s. This blog post will show you how to perform Vagus nerve stimulation without inserting electrodes into your body.
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One of the toughest realizations that someone is growing older is when they can’t go to the bathroom on their own anymore. I see it in our assisted living homes all the time. People feel like they are losing their freedom and independence. It is very understandable. I am definitely NOT looking forward to when
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We know our seniors are some of the highest risk individuals for the Coronavirus. Now It’s looking like obesity may be the second-highest risk factor. Although many people are saying obesity is particularly risky in the younger population, combining the two top risk factors is a recipe for a very bad outcome. That’s why it’s
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We see A LOT of urinary tract infections (UTI’s) and nightly pain amongst the elderly population in our assisted living homes. We’d like to show you how to relieve to relieve UTI pain at night. WebMD estimates that the risk for women having a UTI in their lifetime is as high as 1 in 2.
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If you are caring for an elderly friend or relative, someone may have talked to you about an advanced directive. You might ask what does advanced directive mean? Or what is an advanced directive? Advanced directives are aptly named. They direct people to do what you want them to do, in advance. You can have
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Everyone dreads the tough talks. In business they sometimes call them “Crucial Conversations”. The reason business calls these conversations “Crucial” is because they are often the most productive. They turn family issues into family solutions. Even though they are the toughest conversations to have. We want to give some tips for how to deal with
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It sure seems like there is not a lot of emphasis on immune health during this Pandemic. I’m working on correcting that! Today I want to start with one of the most important parts of the immune system – your gut health. There is a lot of correlation between gut health and immune system health.
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Among the many remedies and prevention strategies you hear every day for ‘the virus’, you’ll hardly ever hear people talk about gratitude. That’s a real shame. There are tremendous health benefits of gratitude. And by health, I mean both physical AND psychological. Let us show you why gratitude is good for your health. Why Gratitude
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Me neither. Until recently. When I did hear about it, I liked what I heard. Especially when we’re talking about care for the elderly. Why is chronobiology important? We’ll explain. But first some background. Chronobiology seems kind of new. When I went to a dictionary website, here’s what I found for a definition: “The science
Ever Hear of Chronobiology? It’s About Time You Did Read More »
During this pandemic, many doctors are switching over to a telemedicine visit. That’s a fancy way of saying a video call between a doctor and a patient. Although there are many good clinics in Goodyear and Surprise, AZ, doctors want to be safe around elderly patients. Many doctor’s offices are closed or restricted from seeing patients
How to Prepare for a Telehealth Appointment – 9 Easy Ways Read More »
Depression in elderly people is already a much more common occurrence than the rest of the population. Hard economic times just make it worse. There are stories all over the place of misery and tragedy. Avoiding depression is much easier during the good times. It’s good to know how to help depression in elderly people, especially
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We’re always trying to find ways to help people feel more secure in their retirement. We continue to learn more and more about the new rules in the $2.2 Trillion Stimulus package (the CARES Act) signed into law by President Trump on March 27, 2020. One change that might help people out is the CARES
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Traditionally day care businesses existed for parents to be able to go to work. Those same parents are also the sons and daughters of other parents. As the kids grow up, the grandparents age and need more care. And during the entire time the parents keep working. That’s where Adult Day Care comes in. Wondering
What is Adult Day Care? – Not Just for Kids Anymore Read More »
Happy people are healthy people. No matter what your age. Doesn’t it seem that way? Whether it annoys or delights you that someone around you is happy all the time, they seem to be sick a lot less. Maybe there is something to how optimism affects physical health. Another question to consider is what is
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It’s very easy to think sugar hurts your overall health. Therefore, you would think sugar hurts your immune system. I thought the same thing as I did my research. What I found surprised me. We’ll try to answer the question ‘does sugar lower your immune system?’ in this article. We’ll also try to explain how
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Online grocery shopping for the elderly has suddenly become very popular. Why? One of the riskiest places for elderly people to catch the Coronavirus is a trip to the grocery store. There are lots of potential carriers there. Many carts are not wiped down. It’s difficult to maintain your distance from everyone. And have you
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With all these “Stay at Home” or “Shelter in Place” orders it becomes easy to think that everything outside your home potentially has the Coronavirus. Therefore everything that comes into your home, including groceries, is potentially a problem, right? So should I be disinfecting my groceries? Will disinfecting groceries slow the spread? It really helps
Disinfecting Groceries – Should you Even Try? Read More »
Quercetin is a naturally-occurring antioxidant that has some links to improving your immune system. At this time of the Coronavirus, we all want to do everything we can to make our immune system robust. Here is one substance that might just help.
Quercetin and Covid – Why it May Help Read More »
During this era of Coronavirus, the advice in the news is for seniors to isolate themselves in their home. Many nursing homes are actually making their residents stay in their rooms and not come out. That means no senior exercise programs! We believe there still needs to be activities for the elderly during Covid. And
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Your immune system may be the most important part of your daily routine to fight the Coronavirus. There are very easy ways to strengthen it. Here are some great tips to help.
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The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic is all everyone is talking about these days. With good reason. This pandemic is affecting the entire world’s population. People don’t know what to do or where to turn. They want to know where can you get reliable information on Covid-19? They’re worried about their families. They’re worried about their jobs. They’re
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(Note: A lot of the information in this post about drug side effects comes from a book we highly recommend. Robert Derlet, MD and Joseph Cohen, MD wrote BoomER: Emergency Room Survival Guide for Baby Boomers and Older Folks. BoomER helps families take charge of the health of their elderly relatives. They learn why they
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We are proud to announce that we just hired two PhD Nutritionists to train our caregivers in nutrition and health for seniors. They will be working with our caregivers over the next several months. They will show our caregivers how to prepare very healthy meals for our residents. At a Paradise for Parents we consider
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Although we’re still a long way from a cure for the various forms of Dementia, there are some encouraging signs. Dementia treatment has come a long way in recent years. And we need new types of treatment for Dementia. According to the World Health Organization, another 10 million people a day receive a dementia diagnosis.
7 Encouraging Developments in Types of Treatment for Dementia Read More »
We see many residents come into our assisted living homes with chronic health conditions. They have lists of medications prescribed by their doctors that help treat these conditions. Yet many of them have no recommendations for diet. We believe a diet full of the most nutrient dense foods will also help. Many of those chronic
9 (Unusual) Most Nutrient Dense Foods for Elderly People Read More »
Most of our assisted living homes are located in Surprise, Arizona. We love the community and family feel of Surprise. People around Surprise really seem to take pride in their town. So, we thought our friends and family would like to know more about the history of Surprise AZ. Early History of Surprise AZ Originally,
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Generally, it’s pretty tough to convince people to eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Sure, they will eat a little side salad. Or a banana in the morning. Or an apple and other fruits here and there. With seniors it’s particularly tough. As we age, we lose some of our appetite. Older people have the
Juicing for Seniors Benefits: 28 Days to Better Health? [Video] Read More »
Recently one of our families gave us this testimonial. It was for one of our Surprise assisted living homes. I just wanted to highlight it for several reasons. The testimonial embodied what we are trying to achieve with all our Goodyear and Surprise assisted living homes. “A Paradise for Parents Banff Ln is an outstanding
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We see a lot of families come to our assisted living homes experiencing ‘Sandwich Generation Overwhelm’. What is the Sandwich Generation? They are caught between taking care of elderly parents and growing children at the same time. Did I mention that most of the families we see are also working full time? For many people,
A Solution for ‘Sandwich Generation Overwhelm’ – GTD! Read More »
The transitions for senior living are tough. Many people go through them. But the question for the family is how to help a senior make the transition to assisted living? We all want them to make the change as smooth as possible. Moving into a senior living home is a huge step in life, and
How to Make the Transitions for Senior Living Stress-Free Read More »
Here are two mobile dentists who can be a lifesaver for elderly people who have limited mobility. Both companies serve the entire Phoenix area. We’re especially happy to have them in the Surprise and Goodyear area where our assisted living homes are located.
Is there a Mobile Dentist for the Elderly Near Me? Read More »
When was the last time you had an entirely wholesome meal? No canned food, no prepackaged products, and purely from farm-to-table ingredients? An average American consumes mostly processed foods – or foods that are made with synthetic chemicals, GMOs, salt, and other ingredients that aren’t beneficial for you. In fact, a study published in 2017
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There are many helpful senior resources in Surprise AZ and there are many helpful senior resources in Goodyear AZ. Many of the resources are provided for free. Local businesses, national non-profits and governmental agencies all offer many of these senior resources. At little to no cost to the senior. Unfortunately, many families don’t know about
18 Helpful Senior Resources in Surprise AZ and Goodyear AZ Read More »
Seniors are very vulnerable to scams. Many times they are very trusting and have money in a bank account that can be sent to the scammers easily. Learn how to protect your favorite seniors from these awful scams in our article.
3 Common Senior Scams We’ve Experienced Read More »
C Diff infections are painful and potentially deadly. Learn how to fight and cure this awful infection. Or better yet, learn how to prevent it.
All About C Diff Treatment Read More »
As we age our ability to get around decreases. Many elderly people find it more and more difficult to make food in their home or ear out in a restaurant. That’s where senior meal delivery businesses come in. We have a lot of families call us asking ‘where are some senior meal delivery services near
6 Delicious Senior Meal Delivery Services Near Me in Surprise & Goodyear Read More »
We made our first assisted living music video. Three of our homes (the ones on Banff Lane and 135th Drive in Surprise and Campbell Avenue in Goodyear) participated in making the video. Everyone had a great time. Our video production company – Voyage Pro Productions – did an outstanding job. Assisted Living Music for a
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We follow a lot of Health Guidelines to make our residents as comfortable and healthy as possible. It’s wonderful when we can see their conditions improve.
A Paradise for Parents Health Guidelines We Follow Read More »
Many seniors look for volunteer opportunities in their retirement. If you live in Goodyear, we have found several volunteer opportunities that might appeal to you. If you know of any other opportunities, please add them in the comments below.
7 Senior Volunteer Opportunities in Goodyear Arizona Read More »
Is Surprise AZ a good place to live? Is Surprise Arizona a good place to retire? Many people have truly enjoyed retiring in Surprise Arizona. And what’s not to love? Surprise really caters to the senior population while still providing a nice town for younger families. We obviously love this town since we have three
Is Surprise AZ a Good Place to Live for Retirees? 5 Important Facts Read More »
A couple weeks ago, we wrote a blog post about churches in Surprise, Arizona. Three of our assisted living homes are in Surprise. And many of our residents are interested in religion. We wanted to help them (and you?) find the right church for their faith. This week, we wanted to do the same for
20 Welcoming Churches in Goodyear AZ (& 1 Synagogue) Read More »
As people grow older, their ability to drive a car, ride a bicycle or just walk to where they need to go decreases. Their need to travel, however, is still there. Although older people may not be jet-setting all over the world, they still need to buy groceries, see the doctor, visit family and other
18 Convenient Senior Transportation Services in Surprise Arizona Read More »
What is it like to live in Goodyear AZ? We love having our assisted living homes and memory care in Goodyear and Surprise Arizona. Seniors who live in Goodyear and Surprise have so many advantages and amenities. For this article we thought we would list out some of the great things to do in Goodyear
14 Great Things to Do in Goodyear AZ for Seniors Read More »
Many of the residents in our assisted living homes value their faith. We wanted to help grow that faith. So we put together this guide to churches in Surprise AZ. Hopefully it will help you find the church you can feel comfortable in and enjoy.
17 Fun Churches in Surprise AZ Read More »
Our assisted living homes often work with Hospice services in Surprise and Goodyear to provide our residents the best care possible. We wanted to highlight in this article the Hospice companies that have given us the best service. They’ve gone above and beyond to care for their residents. Hopefully this will help you make the tough decision on Hospice a little easier.
8 Stellar Hospices in AZ – Especially Surprise AZ & Goodyear AZ Read More »
Many senior citizens are struggling to pay their health care bills. We want to help the senior citizens in Goodyear and Surprise area near our assisted living homes. So we thought we would publish a list of the 20 low or no cost clinics we know about. We hope this list will help you.
20 Low Cost Urgent Care in Goodyear AZ and Surprise AZ Read More »
If you live in the Surprise or Goodyear area and need Dialysis treatment, this article may help you. It lists all the dialysis centers within a reasonable driving distance.
19 Helpful Dialysis Centers in Surprise AZ & Goodyear AZ Read More »
Many of the residents in our assisted living homes require frequent visits to Goodyear AZ medical centers and Surprise AZ medical centers. That’s why it’s nice to know we have so many choices for them. The medical centers around Surprise and Goodyear have the equipment, staff and resources to help the elderly. We thought we
3 Caring Surprise AZ Medical Centers Read More »
Angry seniors may have a lot of health problems. One recent study showed that anger in older adults can lead to inflammation and higher risks of chronic disease.
Why Do Old People Get Mean? Read More »
The West Valley of Phoenix is a great place for seniors to live, vacation, or come as snowbirds. Lots of activities await seniors who come to our great towns of Surprise and Goodyear. The senior citizen centers in Surprise AZ and the Surprise AZ community centers provide a central location for lots of these activities.
5 Awesome Senior Citizen Centers In Surprise AZ Read More »
“How much?” That’s one of the biggest questions people ask as they tour our assisted living homes. It is right after excellent care. Once people know the prices, they start wondering how they will pay for our services. They also want to know what programs can help. We receive a lot of questions like “Does
Does Medicare Cover Assisted Living? Read More »
Easter is a wonderful holiday. It means so much to people around the world. It’s a time for gathering with families and friends. And it means Spring is here. Our ‘Assisted Living Easter’ was no exception. The planning for our assisted living Easter at our four homes in Surprise and Goodyear started well before Easter.
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Last week we took residents from our Goodyear and Surprise assisted living homes to paint some mugs as part of a pottery class. We visited Wheels on Fire Pottery to do it. They had the mugs all ready for us and gave us a big selection of paint colors. Our residents had a great time, and we can’t wait to see the final product.
Assisted Living Pottery Classes in Surprise AZ for Seniors Read More »
Alzheimer’s can be devastating to a family. But with the proper care and love from those around the person suffering, someone with the disease can have their symptoms lessened considerably.
5 Ways to Care for Alzheimers in Your Family Read More »
On March 24th, 2019 several of our assisted living residents went to a Reds Rockies Spring Training game accompanied by members of the Desert Edge High School Football Team. A great time was had by all. This blog post tells the story of the day.
Activities for Seniors that Love Sports in Assisted Living Read More »
We are doing everything we can at our assisted living homes to make the lives of our senior residents more fun and comfortable. To take care of our residents, we need help from outside medical experts. Some of those experts come from Solace Hospice AZ in Surprise and Goodyear. Other professionals in the area include:
Solace Hospice AZ in Surprise and Goodyear: A Partner and A Friend Read More »
Here are a lot of great discounts for seniors and veterans in the city of Goodyear Arizona.
15 Nice Goodyear Senior Restaurant Discounts Near Me Read More »
We recently had a wonderful experience with our assisted living residents. We took some of them out to a local Chinese restaurant, the Big Buddha in Surprise Arizona. Everything about the evening was wonderful. It was a great time for some of our residents in our Surprise assisted living home to meet residents in our Goodyear assisted living home. The food was superb and everyone had a great time.
A Great Chinese Restaurant in Surprise AZ Read More »
We found one Doctor who can slow down Alzheimer’s or even reverse it. Now we are trying to implement his protocol in our assisted living homes in Surprise and Goodyear Arizona. Feel free to stop by and see what we are doing!
The Bredesen Protocol – Slow Down or Reverse Alzheimer’s? Read More »
We love having one of our assisted living homes in the city of Goodyear, Arizona. The people are wonderful, the weather is beautiful, there’s plenty to do, and there are some great shops and restaurants in the area. Plus people want all these amenities as cheap as possible. They are always asking if there are
Senior Discounts in Arizona, Especially Around Goodyear Read More »
As we get older, mealtime can sometimes become more of a chore than an enjoyable experience. If we struggle to get around the kitchen or to prep ingredients, it can leave us feeling frustrated. When you’re frustrated it becomes harder to eat healthy. Frustration could cause you to resort to unhealthy, carbohydrate and sodium-loaded frozen
7 Simplest Ways To Make Easy Meals for Seniors Read More »
We’re always looking for fun outings and Senior activities around Surprise. Lots of families who have their parent in our assisted living facilities ask ‘what things are there for seniors to do near me in Surprise Arizona? The might also ask ‘what senior events near me are fun as well?’ They ask the near me
11 Fun Things for Seniors to do Near Me in Surprise AZ Read More »
Lymes disease symptoms often manifest themselves long after the tick bit you. Learn how to recognize the symptoms so you can seek treatment as soon as possible.
47 Lyme Disease Symptoms in Elderly People Read More »
The residents in our assisted living homes take a lot of medications. It’s pretty typical for older people who have a variety of chronic conditions. We always think of these medications as substances that are supposed to help us. But the drug-induced nutrient depletion that can result may cause more problems than the medications solve.
An Important “Drug-Induced” Nutrient Depletion Calculator Read More »
One of our most popular blog posts lists an overall plan for older people to stay out of a nursing home. Next to nutrition, one of the best ways to stay healthy is to exercise. Especially using resistance training exercises (weightlifting). You can find several blog posts on our site describing senior weightlifting such as resistance band training, Tai
Super Slow Weight Training Great for Senior Weightlifting Read More »
Why is it that Doctors have to have fancy names for any medical condition? A Subungual Hematoma is a perfect example. The term means blood between your fingernail or toenail and the nail bed. Regardless of what you call it, ‘Nail blood’ at the least look ugly and at worst can be pretty painful. Many
What Happens if you Don’t Drain a Subungual Hematoma? Read More »
Our caregivers and staff do a lot of shopping at Wal-Mart. Whether it’s supplies or groceries for our assisted living homes, it’s tough to beat Wal-Mart prices. It was even tougher to beat the prices the Walmart Savings Catcher gave us. You might want to know how to redeem Walmart Savings Catcher rewards and how
Walmart Savings Catcher Changed – And Customers May Not Like It Read More »
America’s poor lifestyles have led to record increases in chronic diseases and lower life expectancy. More and more people are spending the last decade or two of their lives on multiple medications, in a facility, and in pain.
It doesn’t have to be that way. You CAN fight back!
Start by downloading the checklist we prepared that will help you regain your health.
