Senior Living Blog - February, 2017 | Senior Living Link

Sundowning

Published February 28, 2017 by Donna Mae Scheib

One symptom of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia is sundowning. It seems that the varying levels of brain deterioration that stems from Alzheimer's and dementia interact with the fading light of the day differently. read more

Tax Day - Monday, April 17, 2017

Published February 24, 2017 by Donna Mae Scheib

Tax laws can impact caregivers of loved ones. The dependent care credit allows you to claim up to 35% of your qualifying expenses (depending on your adjusted gross income) on your federal income tax return. read more

Now that you've earned some much needed time off from the working world, why not book some amazing travel experiences? While cruises to the islands or along the Rhine river may be appealing, you'll need passports, travel time, and possible immunizations. Skip those long international flights and invest your vacation money in these five sure-to-please American destinations. read more

Did you know that six out of ten people who are diagnosed with dementia will wander? Learn about the characteristics look for, practical strategies that help reduce wandering, and what plan should be in place in case of an emergency. read more

Blue Zones

Published February 15, 2017 by Donna Mae Scheib

Okinawa, Ikaria, Sardinia, Nicoya, Costa Rica, and Loma Linda: what do these cities all have in common? The highest concentration of centenarians in the world, lowest mortality rate, or most amount of people reaching 100 at the highest rate. read more

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