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Short and Long Term Care for Seniors

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At Athulya Assisted Living , we make sure that the experience for residents is similar to the activities of our long- or short-term residents. Through our personalized services, basic amenities, and a wide range of programming activities, each person will be able to live life to the fullest. You can be sure that every need will be fulfilled by our caring staff with fun activities, security, and vegetarian diet all specifically catered to you whether you are staying a few days, a few weeks, or a few months in one of our lovely senior living community. Short-Term Care Seniors who require short-term care may range from normally independent seniors who have been affected by disease or disability to those with dementia and Alzheimer's who already receive 24 hour care. They all require thorough care for a brief period of time in a welcoming environment. Short-term residents still benefit from engaging activities for connection, well-appointed facilities, a sense of security, and lovely

Seniors Living with Epilepsy

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Epilepsy is a common condition that affects the brain and causes recurrent seizures in the individual. This neurological condition is distinguished by unusual behaviour, sensations, and, on rare occasions, loss of consciousness. Epilepsy can affect anyone. Epilepsy can affect men and women of all ages, races, and cultural backgrounds. To enrich you with more information about epilepsy and elderly, read this blog which will take you through the steps that an elder need to take to prevent or manage epilepsy. Get set and read! National Epilepsy Day was established by the Epilepsy Foundation of India as a national campaign to reduce the prevalence of epilepsy in India. National Epilepsy Day 2022 is observed every year on November 17th to raise public awareness of epilepsy. The medial temporal are the parts of the brain that frequently cause seizures. Neglecting it can have long-term consequences for the brain health of the elderly. The elderly are the most affected by epilepsy. The elderl

Important Roles Played by a Nurse in an Assisted Living Centre

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Many adults need some support as they transition into a new phase of life after retirement and acquire the seniority status. They are likely to require assistance in their daily activities and for better managing the prevailing health conditions. This is particularly important for seniors who are fairly aged or suffer from disabilities. Hence, caregiving assumes an important dimension in the lives of such individuals irrespective of whether they dwell in senior independent living homes or elderly care centres like assisted living facilities . Fortunately, facilities at senior living homes and assisted living are so designed to support such challenging needs. A team of health professionals are available to provide 24/7 supervision and monitor the health of residents closely. Those elderly residents who have chronic ailments, memory difficulties or mental problems can also avail the services of a caretaker in assisted living . The caretakers may assume multiple roles depending o

The Role of Caregiver in an Assisted Living Facility

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The beauty of life is that it has a way of grace. A slow and steady pace in which it strides, we do not even realize when we were kids and have grown and are already in the senior citizens’ club. When we see elderly people, we think they are growing old. But the fact is that we all are growing old and all it takes it to make us realize is that time. You born, grow up and finishes college and got married to the love of your life. In all this process, we are too busy that we do not realize our parents are growing old too and need consistent and constant care both from the physical and mental fronts. Many children are fortunate that they could take care of their parents on their own. However, that is not case with a lot of young people out there. They would be living a life that runs on prefixed scheduled for the next couple of years. They prioritize, they make alternatives, and substitutes for those alternatives to carry out their responsibilities. But life has its ways, some

The Colours and Your Parents – Guidelines to Paint Senior Living Spaces

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Your parents interact differently with space around them and they perceive the surroundings in a dissimilar way. Every element involved in the idea of a convenient living works otherwise for them. The concept of joint-families is a societal norm in our country. Many elders are still living in homes that follow universal design patterns and not suitable for them in various ways.  Everything changes with aging. The body you live in to the house that shelters the body. Every aspect of the house needs a makeover when it comes to elderly living. Starting from the furniture on the floor to lighting on the ceiling, and everything in between should be compatible. Many assisted living facilities and senior independent living homes are already following this design aesthetics and the regular homes are adopting it. The change is welcoming for seniors as they are prone to falls if they are living in an environment that is not compatible.  When it comes to senior-friendly house design

When to Look for An Assisted Living Center?

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Everyone wants to give elders the best of care and comfort. But when a situation arises when we cannot offer this care wholesomely on our own, then it is time to seek external help like care at assisted living homes. But when is it time to look for assisted living facilities for your beloved seniors? Take a look. When Assisted Living Facilities are a Must for Elders? It's time to look for assisted living facilities when you see these warning signs exhibited by your seniors. 1. Health Warnings Elders at home may critically need care at assisted living home when Accidents occur frequently at home. This means the seniors need 24x7 surveillance which can be only provided by caregivers at assisted living facilities. Recovery is slow after an infection. your elder may have had a recent infection from which he/she is taking a long time to recuperate. This means they require continuous medical care and monitoring which can be provided only by assisted living facilities