Assisted Living Anchorage Alaska

Retired people remember what it was like to have a full time job. Going to work every day meant being a part of an organization and interacting with fellow employees. As part of a work force employees tend to be categorized not just by their job titles, but by their role in a department, division, […]

Yoga is a universal activity that can benefit individuals in all walks of life. Unfortunately, many traditional yoga poses may prove challenging for individuals with decreased mobility; however, by using a chair, most poses become achievable. The chair yoga practice described below creates an opportunity for all people to experience the benefits of yoga.

Reaching retirement age comes with new decisions. An important question aging adults must answer is where will I live when I can no longer maintain my home.

You love your parents and want what is best for them. Though they may want to continue to live in their own home, there are times when it is not possible without some extra help at home. Other times, the only option is to go into an assisted living community where they can get more

When most people think about caregiving, they think about people who come into a home for a few hours a day to help out. They may help to make sure that their patients are getting the correct medication. They may help to take them to the grocery store, and make some meals for them. They

Choosing the right assisted living facility for your loved one can be a challenge at a time when you or your family is already stressed. Keeping a few key points in mind can make this decision easier.

Researchers have found a connection between certain urinary tract disorders and the risk of falling among older men and women. Chronic urinary tract infections, overactive bladder and prostate enlargement are three examples of disorders that can cause incontinence, or involuntary discharge of urine. Urinary tract issues sometimes are caused by the medication a person takes.

It happens to all of us eventually; we slow down, our health is not what it used to be, and living independently becomes harder. Many people, as they age, face a difficult choice. Do they stay in their home, or do they move to an Anchorage assisted living senior community where they have more help?

If you have a family member or friend aged 65 or older, you should familiarize yourself with the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Statistics show roughly 10 percent of all seniors suffer from it. Also known simply as Alzheimer’s, it’s the most common form of dementia, accounting for roughly two in three of all dementia