Everyone copes with grief and loss in different ways. Many people report feeling numb after an initial tragedy or loss. But the emotions that come after that can be varied and unique. Some of the feelings people experience after loss are denial, disbelief, confusion, anger, shock, sadness, yearning, despair or guilt. You may cycle through the stages of grief fairly [...]
Paying a mortgage or maintaining an existing home while in assisted living isn't practical or financially feasible for many people. For those who plan on staying in assisted living or moving into a retirement home in the near future, now may be a good time to consider selling one's home. Doing so can help to supplement retirement income, making [...]
Preparing your home for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can seem difficult and overwhelming. Most families like to keep their loved ones at home as long as possible, to give them a sense of familiarity and safety. Because safety is so important for those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, safeguarding your home is an extremely important step to take, [...]
This month at BayView Senior Assisted Living we'd like to recognize Elena Beltran for her hard work and dedication to the residents and staff. She's been an outstanding member of the BayView family and show up everyday with a contagious smile on her face! What is your role at Bayview? I am a Caregiver What is the favorite part [...]
Alzheimer’s disease can be debilitating and all-consuming. That’s why it’s important to do two things when you or a loved one has Alzheimer’s: find relaxation techniques to ease anxiety and find mental stimulation activities to help brain functioning. Below are thirteen different techniques to ease anxiety and stimulate brain activity. Techniques to ease anxiety and produce calm in Alzheimer’s [...]
Read part 1 here. Gram had been living at Harbor End for six months now. The beginning had been hard: she was lonely and felt put away and uncared for. And she had been indignant that she needed to be in an assisted living home. But gradually, day after day, two things happened. One: she realized, as her memory got [...]
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia affect millions of people across the world today. Which means that it also affects millions of children: children who have to watch their loved ones go through the debilitating effects of this disease. It may be very confusing for kids, as they wonder what’s happening and if it’s something that could happen to them too. Here [...]
Her grandmother kept asking her the same question over and over. It was getting quite annoying. She was trying to be patient, but why did Gram continue to ask her about her school play? She’d already TOLD her that it was Romeo and Juliet, and that she was playing Juliet. She’d told her three times now. And every time her [...]
Studies have proven that exercise reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. And not only that, but regular physical activity can improve the performance of daily activities for those who already have Alzheimer’s disease. Since there is no cure currently for Alzheimer’s disease, prevention is the best tool that we have. And exercise is a practical and economical way to do [...]
Mother's Day is celebrated to honor all mothers and express gratitude for the hardships they bear in bringing up a child. Most countries including US, Australia, Canada and India celebrate Mothers Day on the second Sunday of May. Mothers Day came into being due to the efforts made by Ms Julia Ward Howe and Ms Anna Jarvis. The Resolution for [...]
