Athulya Assisted Living

  Transition is an important and life-changing event at any age. But, a Senior’s transition from home to an assisted living facility may be tough. A transitional care facility is a place for complicated health patients who are being transferred from the hospital to their home or from one care facility to another. It is normal for seniors to feel stressed about moving, anxious about leaving familiar surroundings and losing ties with friends, and unsure about living in a new location. Yet, by following a few simple guidelines, you can reduce your stress. It may even turn out to be a time of excitement and adventure with as little worry as possible. ➔    Make a plan in advance - Unexpected changes cause a large amount of stress in seniors. Let them have time to adjust to the concept of living somewhere else, and don't attempt to rush things. ➔    Give a trial run - The thought of transferring to assisted living can be stressful for seniors and their families alike due to

As today is the 2023 World Oral health day, Let us celebrate by reducing the risk factors that cause oral illnesses and increasing access to oral health care. The health of the teeth, gums, and the overall oral-facial system that allows us to smile, speak, and chew is referred to as Oral health. Taking good care of our teeth is still an important aspect of our daily health and hygiene routine. The elderly must take extra care of their dental health. Senior dental care is important in sustaining seniors' general quality of life since older adults are more sensitive to oral problems that younger people may avoid. Patients receiving palliative care have several oral issues, such as dry mouth, trouble chewing, and halitosis, which must be treated. Therefore, dental health plays a vital part in improving these patients' quality of life. A mouth infection can easily be aspirated into the lungs, leading to more serious respiratory disorders such as Pneumonia. As a result, older

  The 2023 World Hearing Day is here and so it the time to gift our seniors and their families with valuable hearing-protection tips. There is no denying that the entire planet is getting louder with each passing day. Hence, with such an alarming trajectory underway, how does a senior, who is already prone to hearing loss due to old age, is supposed to save their hearing sense? And, if at all the senior is actively coping with hearing loss, how can their family communicate with them? Well, let’s start with the latter question first. Let us reiterate the question; How do you communicate with your senior parent or friend if they are suffering from hearing loss? There are a handful of ways through which you could execute this challenge. It may be tricky and difficult at times, but, this is the least of what our elders deserve.   Here are the most feasible ways to do so: Keep frustrations aside: People tend to get frustrated from repeating the same message over and over again to a h