Care Conversations supplies a lovely list of suggested books on caregiving. They also make some handbooks available on their site. Here at Encompass, we encourage research but also understand sifting through the vast amount of information and perspectives on the options and considerations for your parent can be daunting. In this blog post, we will […]
Home Health Care Links April 2014 via Kalamazoo Gazette At Encompass, we are constantly reading new things about aging. We invite you to look at some links that portray fresh or interesting perspectives on the topic along with a special link to an online discussion on aging hosted by the Washington Post this month. Carolyn […]
Everyone ages and everyone ages differently. Often aging is gradual and it can be hard to distinguish to what extent it is affecting the life of a loved one. At some point the physical, mental, and emotional changes make living alone dangerous and it is necessary to get some extra help. When is it appropriate […]
Throughout this series, we’ve discussed oral health for seniors, from oral health related issues and their statistics, to proper care of your teeth. As we mentioned, taking proper care of your teeth may help you prevent getting dentures as you age. However, in some instances, dentures are an unavoidable fact of some seniors lives.
On Monday, we opened our series on oral health care for seniors by giving you a few statistics in regards to oral health care, as well as common oral health related issues. As we mentioned, old age and dentures is a combination that’s often considered an inevitable fact of senior life. However, with proper care […]
Dentures and old age: the combination is a stereotype that we usually think of as an inevitable part of senior life. But despite what you may think, not all seniors lose their pearly whites in old age. With proper care and an understanding of how oral health works, you or your aging loved one can […]
Throughout this series, we’ve outlined some of the great benefits of having pets in your home, as well as some considerations you should take when picking out a pet, such as a dog. We’ve already mentioned a few things to consider when picking out a dog, but since dogs aren’t for everyone, we thought we […]
On Monday, we opened our series on pets for seniors, outlining some great benefits of having them in your home. As we mentioned, pets can be a wonderful addition to any home, providing a sense of companionship, responsibility, and renewed sense of value in you or your aging loved ones life. Now that you have […]
Pets can be a wonderful addition to any home, providing a sense of companionship, responsibility, and more. And the home of an aging loved one is no exception. In fact, studies have shown quite a number of benefits to introducing pets into the lives of our aging loved ones. Throughout this series, we will discuss […]
The much anticipated first day of spring is less than a week away, so it only makes sense that we get you prepared to make the best of the season. Through this series, we’ve discussed a number of topics related to spring, from activities you should look forward to and health concerns to be aware […]