When your loved one is preparing to move into an assisted living community, there’s an entire plethora of different aspects to help out with, making this a busy period for both your loved one and the entire family. Moving into an assisted living community, especially as a first-time resident, can be overwhelming, which is why…
A crucial part of anyone’s retirement plan is their retirement location of choice. When you’re spending your golden years in a certain place, longevity is the key, because it’s often where you’ll be putting down your roots for the long term. If you want to enjoy your retirement years in a place that keeps your…
Mental health has become a hot topic as of late, thanks to the various mental health awareness campaigns and influencers making their rounds in recent years. Unfortunately, the world is still very far behind in terms of education and awareness when it comes to mental health, especially when it comes to the mental health of…
If your aging loved one is ready to transition into life in an assisted living community, there’s a whole slew of different factors to take into consideration. While assisted living provides a variety of benefits such as access to different activities, programs, and amenities, they all come at a price that can be hefty. However,…
When most of us think about speech therapy, we usually imagine school-based speech therapists aiding children in getting rid of their lisps, and other scenarios early in life. However, speech therapy isn’t just for the little ones. On the contrary, speech therapy can be extremely effective for elderly individuals, including your aging parents. Communication becomes…
Osteoarthritis, abbreviated as OA, is the most common type of arthritis older adults are diagnosed with, making it one of the leading causes of disability among this demographic. While there are more than a hundred different forms of arthritis out there, osteoarthritis affects approximately 32.5 million adults, and that’s only in the United States. By…
Troutville is a small town in Virginia’s Botetourt County and is also part of the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area. Troutville owes its name to the railroad, which reached this area in 1881. They had built a station in this unnamed location and named the area “Troutsville” after the three brothers Trout who had been living…
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