It’s safe to say that the transition to senior living facilities and just aging, in general, can come with a fair amount of stress and anxiety. Navigating new surroundings, foreign diagnoses, and the unknown of the future can significantly impact mental health. Because of this, it is pertinent to incorporate relaxing senior activities into your … Read more
A lot of us take outdoor Spring activities for granted. We have the ability to enjoy them whenever our heart desires. But when it comes to activities for seniors, options are a bit more limited. Whether due to mobility issues or dexterity problems, finding opportunities to enjoy the season can be difficult. However, that doesn’t … Read more
We all know that exercise benefits our body, mind, and spirit. Yet, as we age, we tend to let that healthy life activity fall to the wayside. However, exercising as we age is just as important as any other stage in life, regardless of whether you are in senior care, assisted living, or independent housing. … Read more
It can be weird to say that you are grieving when a person you love is still with you on earth. However, when that loved one is experiencing dementia and is staying in assisted living facilities, it can feel like you are mourning the person you once knew. This emotion is called anticipatory grief, and … Read more
One of the biggest concerns caregivers have when getting ready to place their loved ones in an assisted living arrangement is their quality of life. Additionally, family members want to know that the transition to senior living will go well. While there are many senior living communities near Durand, Michigan, our facility at Vibrant Life … Read more
It can be hard not only for family members to have to find senior assisted living arrangements for their loved ones but the individual themselves as well. Moving to a new location where you don’t know anyone can be stressful. Adding in the new environment can be even more overwhelming. For that reason, Vibrant Life … Read more
If you or your loved one require memory care or assisted living, one of the biggest concerns can revolve around finding a quality and affordable assisted living option that isn’t far from family and friends. It is essential to a person’s quality of life to be around those who love them, and at Vibrant Life … Read more
When you hear the term dementia, you often assume that it is a one size fits all diagnosis and that it’s the same thing or quite similar to Alzheimer’s. You may be surprised to learn that there are ten different types of dementia, and it’s not a separate diagnosis. All ten have particular nuances that … Read more
When a loved one is struggling with dementia, it is essential to find opportunities to keep them engaged and fulfilled during the day. Having a disease that takes so much from you can leave dementia patients in a depressive state. Ensuring that there are appropriate activities to fill their time can help to combat that … Read more
Hearing that your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or Dementia can take a toll on your family. However, both diagnoses are gradual, and it may be years before you start to notice prominent changes. When those changes occur, it may be time to consider moving your family member from assisted living to a … Read more