by riverwood | Dec 14, 2020 | Active Senior Living
Quality Senior Care for Your Loved Ones Autonomy is a thing we hold dear, and it’s also a hard thing to let go of. But as we age, there are things we have to begin to approach differently. One harsh reality of aging is loss of mobility, and specifically the ability to...
by riverwood | Jan 30, 2018 | Assisted Living
There’s no time like the present to talk with your loved ones about how you can best prepare for the big transitions that can come with aging. While we all hope to have easy senior years in relatively good health, and while it can be a challenge to discuss the...
by riverwood | Jul 19, 2017 | Alzheimer's & Memory Care
Remember how much fun you had playing pretend as a kid? It was so freeing to slip into different roles, imagine yourself into fantastic worlds, and make up stories based on your favorite books, drawings, or even songs. Those same activities that come to us so easily...
by riverwood | May 31, 2017 | Alzheimer's & Memory Care
It might seem counterintuitive to emphasize the past to those with memory disorders, but Alzheimer’s and dementia patients often do best when surrounded with mementos and reminders of things that are familiar. Family photos, heirlooms, and comfort objects like a...
by riverwood | Apr 27, 2017 | Assisted Living, Rome Retirement Communities
After years of hustle and bustle, Rome retirement living can seem like an abrupt end to cherished routines and sense of purpose. Some seniors might struggle with how to fill their time now they no longer work or have as active a role in caring for their now-grown...
