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How can a senior's transition from home to Assisted Living be smoothened?

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  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

Significance of Oral health in the overall health of the elderly. (Oral health day)

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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

How to Improve Communication With the Elderly Who Suffer From Hearing Loss?

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  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

Rise of Geriatric Population and Demand for Senior Care Professionals in the Industry

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  Humanity is starting to lose its grip on population control, which has been on a steady rise over the last decade. Consequently, the geriatric population increase, too, has left the entire senior healthcare industry in tatters. To all the readers wondering ‘why’, the reason is quite simple. India has always been struggling to maintain one of the biggest norms set by the World Health Organisation. The WHO mandated that all countries maintain a 1000:3 population-to-nursing personnel ratio. While a lot of countries have managed to accomplish this norm, India is a bit too far from attaining it anytime soon. Here are some interesting statistical data to prove this claim; as of 2023, India stands at 1.7 nurses per 1000 population, hence needing over 4 million more nurses to complete the tally. Hence, considering the monumental demand, the biggest question is, how long is this pursuit going to take and until then, will this have a harsh effect on the geriatric population? While we don

Common Misconceptions About Alzheimer’s Disease

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The mere term ‘Alzheimer’s’ causes immense panic among the common public, and there’s a valid reason behind such a reaction as well. The amount of myths that have spurred out of Alzheimer’s disease is insane, which has subsequently left many, including senior citizens wondering which of them are actually true. Hence, in the hopes of creating more awareness, we’ll be shedding a bit of light on the myths and facts about Alzheimer’s disease, subsequently offering the readers enough clarity on it.  Alzheimer’s disease is inarguably one of the deadliest diseases in the entire world, primely because they are irreversible. Once diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, there is, unfortunately, no going back. “Alzheimer's is not about the past—the successes, the accolades, the accomplishments… Alzheimer's is about the present and the struggle, the scrappy brawl, the fight to live with a disease. It's being in the present, the relationships, the experiences, which is the core of life, the

Tips for your parents moving into an assisted living

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There comes a phase in everyone’s life where a parent is obliged to give up their comfortable lifestyle to live with their potential peers in an assisted-living facility. However, as easy as it sounds, making such a decision has always been an uphill task. Why you might ask? Imagine having to give up a familiar place stuffed with emotional memories to live in unfamiliar territory with unfamiliar faces. But that’s not it; the myths and superstitions that come along with senior living have only piled on more hurdles to attaining the transition. Not to worry! There are enough ways to evade such hurdles and offer a smooth transition for your parents into senior living. Why Parents Transition Into Senior Living is Needed? Looking for reasons for transition? The answer is quite simple; Sudden changes can be catastrophic for people of any age, let alone the elderly. Put yourself in your parent’s shoes - After decades of hard work, the pressure is finally off as you decide to cherish you

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