October 1 marks the 30th Anniversary of the International Day of Older Persons founded by the United Nations, which is now in its 75th year. The theme this year is how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted older people throughout the world and is outlined in a report entitled Pandemics: Do They Change How We Address…
At the Brookhouse Home, we are aware that one of the most difficult conversations we have either with family or with ourselves is the subject of moving to a senior residence. We discussed some major indicators that should be considered in our prior blog Top Five Reasons for Considering a Rest Home. However, there are…
1. Socialization I think we all agree that the largest and saddest problem among seniors is isolation. In fact, studies and surveys alike indicate that the number one reason seniors live longer is socialization. Humans are social beings and the need to interact with others is fundamental. Whether a senior lives alone, or in a…