From the Hearth Blog
The Upside to Senior Downsizing
While the family home may hold many years of happy memories, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the best place for seniors to live in their golden years. Keeping up with housework and yard work may have become too time-consuming or difficult. Perhaps a multi-floor design has made mobility challenging. Seniors who no longer drive may…
Helping Seniors Manage Seasonal Allergies
Think that seniors are immune to seasonal allergies? Think again! People can develop allergies at any age, and the number of adult-onset allergies is actually increasing. So even if your loved one has never had allergies in the past, their golden years may suddenly turn into the sniffling and sneezing years. As a caregiver, make…
Avoiding the Pitfalls Of Caregiving
Becoming a caregiver to a loved one is a role that will affect every part of your life. Whether you happily volunteered or felt obligated to step up. Whether you’ll be helping part-time or full-time. And whether your loved one is moving in with you or is determined to stay in their own home as…
How Hearing Loss Hurts Seniors
Imagine not being able to enjoy the sounds of a birdsong in a forest, your favorite piece of music, or a grandchild’s voice. Or to be shunned for being anti-social, uncooperative, and unresponsive. All because you just don’t hear as well as you used to. For many seniors with hearing loss, it’s a daily reality….
How Technology Makes Senior Living Better At Hearthstone
From cell phones to smart appliances, technology is an essential part of our everyday routines. At Hearthstone Senior Living, we’re continually looking for new ways that we can utilize technology to make life better for our residents.