Assisted Living vs. Nursing Homes
When it comes to senior living options, there is often confusion about the advantages of assisted living vs. nursing home communities. At Wickshire Senior Living, we have...
5 Immunity Boosting Foods for Seniors
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is to remind us of the importance of maintaining healthy immune systems, our bodies’ true first line of defense against all...
Recognizing Depression in Older Adults
All major life transitions present challenges. One of the most difficult can be identifying our evolving purpose and new relationships with others as we move from one phase of...
Importance of a Self-Care Routine
Taking care of yourself is essential. It can help you manage your mental and physical health. As you get older, it becomes more important than ever to have a self-care routine...
At-Home Speech Therapy
Some people suffer significant loss of speech after a stroke. This loss may occur for multiple reasons, such as loss of muscle function or damage to the brain's speech center....
Volunteering With Older Adults
For those looking for a way to give back and support the community, consider volunteering with older adults. By taking the time out of your day to spend a few hours with those...
Nutrition Education for Older Adults
Nutritional needs change throughout a person's life. This variance is due to the amount and type of activity they're engaging in as well as their overall health. However, it's...
Get Help Adjusting to Retirement
After working for your lifetime, you may be ready to start relaxing. However, adjusting to retirement isn't always simple. If you are beginning the process, you may be struggling...
Assisted Living vs. Home Care
For most people, there is a need to get some level of support and care as they get older. The question is, what type of care is right for you? Home health care is one of the...