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The Best Sleep Positions And Tricks For Getting Good Sleep

February 25, 2022 by Lighthouse Editor

Researchers estimate that between 40% and 70% of people over 65 suffer from chronic sleep issues and that almost half of these cases are undiagnosed. Sleep plays a key role in maintaining the proper functioning of the brain and body and impacts our emotional well-being. Poor sleep can lead to a number of health issues, particularly in older adults, which can significantly reduce the quality of life. To minimize the impact of sleep disturbances, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Ellicott City, Hopkins Creek, News of Note

Virtual Museum Tours

November 19, 2021 by WPM Real Estate Management

Visiting a museum virtually is a convenient way to enjoy art or history. Virtual museum tours make cultural institutions located in faraway cities, states or countries readily accessible to everyone. As a result of the pandemic, even more virtual museum tours and online offerings are now available. Attendees may visit at any time of day or night without leaving their living room. There's no need to coordinate transportation or parking, worry … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Ellicott City, Hopkins Creek, News of Note

Best Phones and Phone Features For Seniors

November 11, 2021 by WPM Real Estate Management

Technology can help us maintain social connections, encourage exercise, provide important reminders and safety alerts and deliver entertainment and mental stimulation. Unfortunately, technology can also be a source of annoyance and frustration. One important piece of technology is the mobile phone. This critical item can sometimes be difficult to use for those with even a slight impairment to vision or fine motor skills. Fortunately, more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Ellicott City, Hopkins Creek, News of Note

Home Care vs. Senior Living: How to Decide

October 29, 2021 by Lighthouse Editor

If your loved one is about to leave a hospital, a skilled nursing facility or a rehab center, it may have been an emotional time for your family. Now you’re about to embark on a new journey: the daily care of your loved one.This journey involves a big decision: Should your loved one receive support in their home? Or is it time to think about the benefits of senior living?We want to help with answers to the questions you have about home … [Read more...]

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The Role Of Diversity In Dementia Care

October 7, 2021 by WPM Real Estate Management

There is no “one size fits all” approach to caregiving for those with dementia. As dementia progresses, a person’s characteristics may change, and culture and background often play a role in the care and support that a person prefers to receive. Cultural understanding is a key factor for building a successful care plan for dementia patients. It is important that caregivers and family members of dementia patients are cognizant of the important … [Read more...]

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All About Masking

September 4, 2021 by WPM Real Estate Management

Occasional mask-wearing is likely to be part of everyday life for people in the United States for the foreseeable future, as it has been in some other parts of the world for some time. Guidelines about when to wear masks, what types of masks to wear and the best mask materials continue to evolve and change. The dynamic nature of this information leads to lots of questions: How do I know when I should be wearing a mask? When is one-ply mask … [Read more...]

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How Seasonal Allergies Change With Age

July 21, 2021 by WPM Real Estate Management

Maryland’s temperate climate and early spring weather results in an abundance of pollen in most years and also a high prevalence of hay fever and other seasonal allergies. Scientists say that allergic reactions are the most common of all immunological diseases and are one of the most widespread chronic human health problems for people in developed countries. Most seasonal allergies are limited to annoying, but fairly benign symptoms, such as a … [Read more...]

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Tips For Reducing Excess Inflammation

July 2, 2021 by WPM Real Estate Management

Even the healthiest of people experience inflammation. From bug bites to viral infections and conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and more, inflammation affects millions of people across the world in various ways. Experts estimate that joint diseases and arthritis alone, which cause painful inflammation, affect some 350 million people, or approximately twenty percent of the population. The bad news is that inflammation naturally increases with … [Read more...]

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Wearable Technologies For Seniors

June 2, 2021 by WPM Real Estate Management

In recent years, the demand for wearable personal technology devices (such as activity trackers, heart monitors and smart watches) has increased exponentially. Some manufacturers have even introduced smart jewelry, such as the Oura health tracking ring, and smart clothing such as Siren Socks (which detect developing foot ulcers). Recent social distancing may have been responsible for some of the recent surge in sales of wearable devices, as … [Read more...]

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Top Questions To Ask When Looking For An Assisted Living Community

April 30, 2021 by WPM Real Estate Management

There are a number of factors that determine if and when it is appropriate for a person to move to an assisted living community. Readiness involves the individual’s medical conditions, their cognitive abilities, their desire and need for additional socialization, their level of risk for falls, wandering or any sort of impairment and the level of assistance they require with the everyday activities of daily living and medication management.In … [Read more...]

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