The Benefits of Occupational Therapy
You may be hearing about the benefits of occupational therapy for older adults and wonder what occupational therapy is and what it can do for you. As adults mature, they may find...
Best Probiotics for Seniors
At Wickshire Senior Living, we understand the unique nutritional needs of older adults. Our dining services provide nutritious and delicious dishes. The chefs take special...
Important Home Safety Tips for Seniors
Weakening joints, poor eyesight, recovering from surgery, and many other factors put older adults at high risk for slips and falls. For families that want to keep older adults at...
Do I Need Home Medical Care for My Loved One?
Older adults who live at home but need a little extra help can turn to home health care. Learn more about the benefits of home health care and how to tell when it's time to...
Senior Care for Veterans
More than 18 million of America’s seniors are veterans of military service. Like seniors who did not serve in the military, these veterans sometimes need help with their daily...
Helpful Tips for Preventing Arthritis Pain
The older you get, the greater the odds that you will develop some form of arthritis. However, none of the 100-plus forms of this condition are inevitable. In fact, you can do a...
Addressing Loneliness in Seniors
Loneliness in seniors can cause emotional and physical distress. Many older adults choose to live at home instead of a senior living community. For these individuals, it's...
5 Benefits of Respite Care
Every year, tens of millions of Americans provide unpaid care for a family member aged 65 or older. Over time, the demands of caregiving can put a strain on your ability to cope....
Importance of Self Care for Seniors
Today, there’s a lot of talk about something called self-care. This is a new term for a long-standing idea: taking the time to protect and nurture your own well-being. Effective...