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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

Best Streaming Devices for Seniors

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As you may have seen, the majority of brand-new TVs being offered nowadays are smart TVs, which let you connect to the internet. Additionally, using an Internet-connected TV allows you to run apps, browse the web, and stream media. There are many streaming devices that help make any older person’s day a cheerful one. Other than smart TV, Even Tracking your fitness is a great way to monitor your health. Data that you might need later can be gathered and stored by them. You may look up the number of calories burned during various activities . Additionally, fitness trackers or fitness apps for seniors have the benefit of monitoring things like blood pressure and sleep quality. After using wearable devices for six weeks, 45% of senior people have reported feeling more motivated to maintain their fitness levels. In this digital era, every age group is treated equally with the advancement of technology which is common for all that brings digital equity .  Consider social media platforms as o

Winter Tips for Seniors

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For seniors, the bitter cold and snowy conditions of winter can be very dangerous. Seniors have a higher chance of tripping, but also have a poorer immune system, making them more prone to the flu and pneumonia. We don't have to spend all of the winter indoors, despite the weather. Planning ahead and being aware of your surroundings are necessary for staying cheerful while ageing. Here are some winter safety tips for seniors to help you get ready for a safer and healthier winter season, whether you're a senior yourself or the caregiver of a senior loved one. Be prepared for the weather If you must visit outside on a chilly day, wear layers that are loose. You'll stay warm because of the air between your layers. Don't forget your scarf and cap. If your head and neck are left exposed, you will lose a lot of heat. In the rain, put on shoes and a waterproof jacket. If your clothing gets wet, change it right away. Moisture frequently  The loss of moisture in older skin is m

In-house Transition Care for Elders

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Transition Care is a full-service care programme that offers a certain kind of space and setting so that elderly people can take their time adjusting to the environment change. This service entails housing senior citizens in a specialized, multi-disciplinary environment that provides them with access to a range of healthcare resources, including physical and rehab care, dementia and memory care, breathing exercises, spiritual wellness, yoga for seniors, music therapy , and skilled nursing care services provided in athulya assisted living setting that closely resembles a home. Senior citizens are typically treated for their disease and discharged from healthcare facilities after receiving advice to make regular visits to monitor their health. What people tend to forget is that for an elderly person, there is a certain period between hospital discharge and home that necessitates special attention and care and is essential for the person's post-hospitalization mental and physical reh