• Cognitive Decline

The Link Between Gum Disease and Dementia

1 year ago
Hal Cranmer

The next time you're around someone with Dementia or one of it's various forms, look at their teeth. Chances are…

  • Parent's Affairs

Hoyer Lift Guide for Arizona

1 year ago

Many elderly people have a lot of trouble with mobility. They rely on others to help them out of bed…

  • Cognitive Decline

13 MTHFR Gene Mutation Symptoms & What You Can Do

1 year ago

We're guessing by the fact you came to this article that you're worried you (or a friend or family member)…

Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment for Vascular Dementia

1 year ago

Do you or a loved one suffer from Vascular Dementia? If so, we may have good news for you! Some…

What You Should Know about Lecanemab for Alzheimer’s

1 year ago

There's a new drug on the market to treat Alzheimer's disease. It's marketed under the name Leqembi but a lot…

  • Cognitive Decline

Red Light Therapy for Alzheimer’s?

1 year ago

We did some research to see if we wanted to bring red light therapy into our assisted living homes.  Every…

  • Assisted Living Search

ReCODE in Assisted Living

1 year ago

The ReCODE Protocol developed by Dr. Dale Bredesen has had a lot of success in mitigating  and, in many cases, reversing cognitive…

  • Diet and Nutrition

Cheap Keto Diet Foods to Keep Elderly Healthy

1 year ago

Do you have elderly people in your family that are suffering from some type of chronic disease? The odds are…

  • Assisted Living Search

Why Aleca Is Our Assisted Living Home Health Provider

1 year ago

Families who come to our assisted living homes from a hospital or rehab facility often have a home health provider…

The Bredesen Diet – Can Carnivore Improve It?

1 year ago

Dr Dale Bredesen deserves high credit and praise for his research into preventing and even, in some cases, reversing Alzheimer's.…

  • Diet and Nutrition

How the Ketogenic Diet Fights Dementia

1 year ago

More and more research is starting to show that people can either prevent or even reverse Alzheimer's and Dementia. In…

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Free Services for Senior Citizens Near Goodyear and Surprise, Arizona

2 years ago

Seniors on fixed incomes can have a tough time affording everything they need. Especially in 2022 where inflation is running…

  • Parent's Affairs
  • Senior Finances

Is Long Term Care Insurance Worth It?

2 years ago

The Covid Pandemic has increased people’s interest in Long-Term Care Insurance. Many Assisted Living and Memory Care businesses have been…

  • Medications

Is there an Alzheimer’s Vaccine for Seniors in Arizona?

2 years ago

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have an Alzheimer’s vaccine? Everyone could take the shot (or two or three) and never…

  • Diet and Nutrition
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  • Senior Fitness

13 Peripheral Neuropathy Symptoms and What to Do About Them

3 years ago

Many elderly residents in our assisted living homes have Peripheral Neuropathy symptoms that make life miserable. We'll go over a…

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Effects of Loneliness in Elderly People

3 years ago

Too often we see families come to our assisted living home because they worry about the effects of loneliness in…

  • Diet and Nutrition
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What Does C Diff Smell Like and How Do I Fight It?

4 years ago

Although we are each one body, we are actually a whole eco-system. Within our bodies there Trillions (with a 'T')…

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Is Alzheimer’s Genetic? – Are you at Higher Risk?

4 years ago

APOE4. No that’s not the ‘Group Number’ on your insurance card. It does, however, have a lot to do with…

  • Senior Fitness

A Parkinsons Boxing Therapy Inspired By Muhammad Ali

4 years ago

He was simply, ‘The Greatest’. From his entry into the spotlight by winning the Gold Medal in the 1960 Summer…

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Polypharmacy – How Many Drugs are Too Many for the Elderly?

4 years ago

I’m amazed sometimes when I look at the prescription list of some of our residents when they move in to…

  • Senior Finances

What are Reverse Mortgage Pros and Cons?

4 years ago

Reverse mortgages can sound scary. You’ve worked really hard for a long time to pay off most or all of…

The Consequences of Lack of Sleep in Elderly People

4 years ago

Sleep deprivation in the elderly can be a real problem. It contributes to many common chronic diseases in the elderly…

  • Senior Fitness

Exercise for Seniors Over 75

4 years ago

It's important to provide exercise for seniors over 75 so they can enjoy there final years to the best level…

Brain Games for Adults Using Only Your Hands

4 years ago

Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia break down the connections within a person’s brain. In order to slow down or…

  • Parent's Affairs

Caregiver Burnout – 7 Ways to Avoid Destroying Your Health

4 years ago

 Many people who come to our assisted living homes suffer from caregiver burnout. They try to take care of their…

  • Senior Fitness

An Elderly Fall Prevention Program for Seniors that Works

4 years ago

One of the biggest causes of death in the elderly is not what you think it is. It’s falls. And…

  • Medications
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Feeling Sick? There’s a WebMD App for That

4 years ago

The WebMD app has a lot of features that can help a family take care of their elderly parent.

Viva Las Vagus Nerve Stimulation at Home

4 years ago

The Vagus Nerve in your body helps stimulate areas of your brain in charge of memory. Vagus nerve stimulation helps…

Explaining What are Incontinence Products to Older Adults

4 years ago

One of the toughest realizations that someone is growing older is when they can’t go to the bathroom on their…

  • Coronavirus
  • Diet and Nutrition

There is No Single Obesity Treatment

4 years ago

We know our seniors are some of the highest risk individuals for the Coronavirus. Now It’s looking like obesity may…

  • Medications

How to Relieve UTI Pain at Night

4 years ago

We see A LOT of urinary tract infections (UTI’s)  and nightly pain amongst the elderly population in our assisted living…

  • Medications
  • Parent's Affairs

What is an Advanced Directive?

4 years ago

If you are caring for an elderly friend or relative, someone may have talked to you about an advanced directive.…

How to Deal with Family Issues in Senior Care

4 years ago

Everyone dreads the tough talks. In business they sometimes call them “Crucial Conversations”. The reason business calls these conversations “Crucial”…

Gut Health and Immune System Benefits

4 years ago

It sure seems like there is not a lot of emphasis on immune health during this Pandemic. I’m working on…

  • Coronavirus

Health Benefits of Gratitude during the Coronavirus

4 years ago

Among the many remedies and prevention strategies you hear every day for ‘the virus’, you’ll hardly ever hear people talk…

  • Diet and Nutrition

Ever Hear of Chronobiology? It’s About Time You Did

4 years ago

Me neither. Until recently. When I did hear about it, I liked what I heard. Especially when we’re talking about…

  • Medications

How to Prepare for a Telehealth Appointment – 9 Easy Ways

4 years ago

During this pandemic, many doctors are switching over to a telemedicine visit.  That’s a fancy way of saying a video call…

Avoiding Depression in Elderly People During Hard Times

4 years ago

Depression in elderly people is already a much more common occurrence than the rest of the population. Hard economic times…

  • Senior Finances

The CARES Act 401k Withdrawal – What it Means

4 years ago

We're always trying to find ways to help people feel more secure in their retirement. We continue to learn more…

What is Adult Day Care? – Not Just for Kids Anymore

4 years ago

Traditionally day care businesses existed for parents to be able to go to work. Those same parents are also the…

How Optimism Affects Physical Health and Mental Health

4 years ago

Happy people are healthy people. No matter what your age. Doesn’t it seem that way? Whether it annoys or delights…

  • Coronavirus
  • Diet and Nutrition

Does Sugar Lower Your Immune System?

4 years ago

It’s very easy to think sugar hurts your overall health. Therefore, you would think sugar hurts your immune system. I…

  • Coronavirus

Online Grocery Shopping for the Elderly

4 years ago

Online grocery shopping for the elderly has suddenly become very popular. Why? One of the riskiest places for elderly people…

Disinfecting Groceries – Should you Even Try?

4 years ago

With all these “Stay at Home” or “Shelter in Place” orders it becomes easy to think that everything outside your…

  • Coronavirus
  • Diet and Nutrition

Quercetin and Covid – Why it May Help

4 years ago

Quercetin is a naturally-occurring antioxidant that has some links to improving your immune system. At this time of the Coronavirus,…

  • Senior Fitness

Activities for the Elderly During Covid

4 years ago

During this era of Coronavirus, the advice in the news is for seniors to isolate themselves in their home. Many…

  • Diet and Nutrition

How to Boost Your Immune System for Covid

4 years ago

Your immune system may be the most important part of your daily routine to fight the Coronavirus. There are very…

Where Can You Get Reliable Information on Covid-19?

4 years ago

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic is all everyone is talking about these days. With good reason. This pandemic is affecting the entire…

  • Medications

Drug Side Effects – How to Protect Your Elderly Parent

4 years ago

(Note: A lot of the information in this post about drug side effects comes from a book we highly recommend.…

  • Diet and Nutrition

Our Nutrition and Health Program for Seniors Kicks Off [Video]

4 years ago

We are proud to announce that we just hired two PhD Nutritionists to train our caregivers in nutrition and health…

  • Diet and Nutrition
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  • Senior Fitness

7 Encouraging Developments in Types of Treatment for Dementia

4 years ago

Although we’re still a long way from a cure for the various forms of Dementia, there are some encouraging signs.…

  • Diet and Nutrition

9 (Unusual) Most Nutrient Dense Foods for Elderly People

4 years ago

We see many residents come into our assisted living homes with chronic health conditions. They have lists of medications prescribed…

  • All Things Surprise AZ

The History of Surprise AZ

5 years ago

Most of our assisted living homes are located in Surprise, Arizona. We love the community and family feel of Surprise.…

  • Diet and Nutrition

Juicing for Seniors Benefits: 28 Days to Better Health? [Video]

5 years ago

Generally, it’s pretty tough to convince people to eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Sure, they will eat a little…

  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Parent's Affairs

A Testimonial for Our Goodyear and Surprise Assisted Living Homes

5 years ago

Recently one of our families gave us this testimonial. It was for one of our Surprise assisted living homes. I…

  • Assisted Living Search

A Solution for ‘Sandwich Generation Overwhelm’ – GTD!

5 years ago

We see a lot of families come to our assisted living homes experiencing ‘Sandwich Generation Overwhelm’. What is the Sandwich…

  • Parent's Affairs

How to Make the Transitions for Senior Living Stress-Free

5 years ago

The transitions for senior living are tough. Many people go through them. But the question for the family is how…

  • Parent's Affairs

Is there a Mobile Dentist for the Elderly Near Me?

5 years ago

Here are two mobile dentists who can be a lifesaver for elderly people who have limited mobility. Both companies serve…

  • Diet and Nutrition

5 Scary Facts about Processed Foods

5 years ago

When was the last time you had an entirely wholesome meal? No canned food, no prepackaged products, and purely from…

  • All Things Goodyear AZ
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18 Helpful Senior Resources in Surprise AZ and Goodyear AZ

5 years ago

There are many helpful senior resources in Surprise AZ and there are many helpful senior resources in Goodyear AZ. Many…

  • Senior Finances

3 Common Senior Scams We’ve Experienced

5 years ago

Seniors are very vulnerable to scams. Many times they are very trusting and have money in a bank account that…

  • Diet and Nutrition
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All About C Diff Treatment

5 years ago

C Diff infections are painful and potentially deadly. Learn how to fight and cure this awful infection. Or better yet,…

  • All Things Goodyear AZ
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  • Diet and Nutrition

6 Delicious Senior Meal Delivery Services Near Me in Surprise & Goodyear

5 years ago

As we age our ability to get around decreases. Many elderly people find it more and more difficult to make…

Assisted Living Music Video Parody (Lyrics)

5 years ago

We made our first assisted living music video. Three of our homes (the ones on Banff Lane and 135th Drive…

  • Diet and Nutrition

A Paradise for Parents Health Guidelines We Follow

5 years ago

We follow a lot of Health Guidelines to make our residents as comfortable and healthy as possible. It's wonderful when…

  • All Things Goodyear AZ

7 Senior Volunteer Opportunities in Goodyear Arizona

5 years ago

Many seniors look for volunteer opportunities in their retirement. If you live in Goodyear, we have found several volunteer opportunities…

Is Surprise AZ a Good Place to Live for Retirees? 5 Important Facts

5 years ago

Is Surprise AZ a good place to live? Is Surprise Arizona a good place to retire? Many people have truly…

  • All Things Goodyear AZ

20 Welcoming Churches in Goodyear AZ (& 1 Synagogue)

5 years ago

A couple weeks ago, we wrote a blog post about churches in Surprise, Arizona. Three of our assisted living homes…

  • All Things Surprise AZ

18 Convenient Senior Transportation Services in Surprise Arizona

5 years ago

As people grow older, their ability to drive a car, ride a bicycle or just walk to where they need…

  • All Things Goodyear AZ

14 Great Things to Do in Goodyear AZ for Seniors

5 years ago

What is it like to live in Goodyear AZ? We love having our assisted living homes and memory care in…

  • All Things Surprise AZ

17 Fun Churches in Surprise AZ

5 years ago

Many of the residents in our assisted living homes value their faith. We wanted to help grow that faith. So…

  • All Things Goodyear AZ
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  • Parent's Affairs

8 Stellar Hospices in AZ – Especially Surprise AZ & Goodyear AZ

5 years ago

Our assisted living homes often work with Hospice services in Surprise and Goodyear to provide our residents the best care…

  • All Things Goodyear AZ
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20 Low Cost Urgent Care in Goodyear AZ and Surprise AZ

5 years ago

Many senior citizens are struggling to pay their health care bills. We want to help the senior citizens in Goodyear…

  • All Things Goodyear AZ
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  • Medications

19 Helpful Dialysis Centers in Surprise AZ & Goodyear AZ

5 years ago

If you live in the Surprise or Goodyear area and need Dialysis treatment, this article may help you. It lists…

  • All Things Surprise AZ

3 Caring Surprise AZ Medical Centers

5 years ago

Many of the residents in our assisted living homes require frequent visits to Goodyear AZ medical centers and Surprise AZ…

  • Diet and Nutrition

Why Do Old People Get Mean?

5 years ago

Angry seniors may have a lot of health problems. One recent study showed that anger in older adults can lead…

  • All Things Surprise AZ

5 Awesome Senior Citizen Centers In Surprise AZ

5 years ago

The West Valley of Phoenix is a great place for seniors to live, vacation, or come as snowbirds. Lots of…

  • Senior Finances

Does Medicare Cover Assisted Living?

5 years ago

“How much?” That’s one of the biggest questions people ask as they tour our assisted living homes. It is right…

  • All Things Goodyear AZ
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A Special Assisted Living Easter

5 years ago

Easter is a wonderful holiday. It means so much to people around the world. It’s a time for gathering with…

  • All Things Goodyear AZ
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Pottery Painting in Surprise AZ for Seniors in Assisted Living

5 years ago

Last week we took residents from our Goodyear and Surprise assisted living homes to paint some mugs as part of…

  • Medications

5 Ways to Care for Alzheimers in Your Family

5 years ago

Alzheimer's can be devastating to a family. But with the proper care and love from those around the person suffering,…

  • All Things Goodyear AZ
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Activities for Seniors that Love Sports in Assisted Living

5 years ago

On March 24th, 2019 several of our assisted living residents went to a Reds Rockies Spring Training game accompanied by…

  • All Things Goodyear AZ
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  • Assisted Living Search

Solace Hospice AZ in Surprise and Goodyear: A Partner and A Friend

5 years ago

We are doing everything we can at our assisted living homes to make the lives of our senior residents more…

  • All Things Goodyear AZ

15 Nice Goodyear Senior Restaurant Discounts Near Me

5 years ago

Here are a lot of great discounts for seniors and veterans in the city of Goodyear Arizona.

  • All Things Surprise AZ

A Great Chinese Restaurant in Surprise AZ

5 years ago

We recently had a wonderful experience with our assisted living residents. We took some of them out to a local…

  • Diet and Nutrition

The Bredesen Protocol – Slow Down or Reverse Alzheimer’s?

5 years ago

We found one Doctor who can slow down Alzheimer's or even reverse it. Now we are trying to implement his…

  • All Things Goodyear AZ

Senior Discounts in Arizona, Especially Around Goodyear

5 years ago

We love having one of our assisted living homes in the city of Goodyear, Arizona. The people are wonderful, the…

  • Diet and Nutrition

7 Simplest Ways To Make Easy Meals for Seniors

5 years ago

As we get older, mealtime can sometimes become more of a chore than an enjoyable experience. If we struggle to…

  • All Things Surprise AZ

11 Fun Things for Seniors to do Near Me in Surprise AZ

5 years ago

We’re always looking for fun outings and Senior activities around Surprise. Lots of families who have their parent in our…

47 Lyme Disease Symptoms in Elderly People

5 years ago

Lymes disease symptoms often manifest themselves long after the tick bit you. Learn how to recognize the symptoms so you…

  • Medications

An Important “Drug-Induced” Nutrient Depletion Calculator

5 years ago

The residents in our assisted living homes take a lot of medications. It’s pretty typical for older people who have…

  • Senior Fitness

Super Slow Weight Training Great for Senior Weightlifting

5 years ago

One of our most popular blog posts lists an overall plan for older people to stay out of a nursing home. Next…

  • Medications

What Happens if you Don’t Drain a Subungual Hematoma?

5 years ago

Why is it that Doctors have to have fancy names for any medical condition? A Subungual Hematoma is a perfect…

Walmart Savings Catcher Changed – And Customers May Not Like It

5 years ago

Our caregivers and staff do a lot of shopping at Wal-Mart. Whether it’s supplies or groceries for our assisted living…

  • Assisted Living Search
  • Medications

How to Prevent Hearing Loss – 11 Little-Known Ways

5 years ago

We recently attended a class on hearing loss in elderly adults with Dan Hewson from Ascent Audiology and Hearing. After…

  • Parent's Affairs

What is Sundowners Syndrome & 9 Ways to Treat It

5 years ago

Sundowners Syndrome is a condition that affects a great deal of people with Alzheimer's and Dementia. People with Sundowners become…

  • Medications

11 Wildest Effects of Iowaska (and what is iowaska)

5 years ago

Recently we had the son of one of our resident's travel down to Ecuador and participate in an Iowaska Ceremony…

  • Veteran's Benefits

27 Important Aspects of Tricare Reserve Select You Need to Know

5 years ago

Tricare Reserve Select is one of the best benefits the military offers to Reservists and their families. We want to…

  • Diet and Nutrition

5 Best Cancer Fighting Foods for Mesa Seniors

6 years ago

Did you know that more than one million people in America are diagnosed with cancer every year? The American Cancer…

  • Diet and Nutrition

9 Tips on How to Start a Plant Based Diet

6 years ago

Transitioning from the standard American diet to a whole food plant based one can be daunting. But making small, gradual…

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