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Life After Caregiving
Moving on after being a caregiver for so long can be an extremely difficult task. Not only are you faced with the grief of losing a loved one, but you are also faced with a drastic change in your daily life—no more caregiving. So much of your time can be taken up by the daily…
Read MoreHow To Practice Self Care as a Caregiver
Perhaps one of the most important tasks you can have as a caregiver is knowing how to care for yourself first. When caring for one who cannot care for themselves, especially if that person is a loved one, it’s easy to overlook your own health. If this trend continues it can lead to caregiver burnout.…
Read MoreTips For Talking To Your Senior Parent’s Doctor
Talking with your parents about the weather is an easy task, right? So why can it be so hard to discuss their health? Taking the right steps to discuss your mom or dad’s health with them and their doctor can lead you to the road of becoming a partner in your senior parent’s health. Trust…
Read MoreThings To Consider When Choosing A Life Insurance Policy
Choosing something as important as life insurance can seem like a very daunting task, especially when there are so many options out there to choose from. Finding the best option for you is dependent on what you need out of it. From term to whole, we’re breaking down all of the things you need to…
Read MoreCelebrate National Adult Day Services Week
National Adult Day Services Week has been celebrated in the third week of September since 1983 when President Ronald Reagan declared it as a celebratory week. This week is meant to celebrate the wonderful services and programs needed to make adult day services available. Much like Loretto’s Daybreak Program, day services are meant to allow…
Read MoreHow to Celebrate National Grandparents Day
Grandparents are a very special part of our lives. Sometimes, if grandparents are in assisted living it can be difficult to create special memories as we have from childhood. With National Grandparents Day landing on September 8th this year, it’s the perfect opportunity to spend time with a loved one in assisted living and make those…
Read MoreWhat to Do if You Can’t Afford Assisted Living
The fact is, assisted living is expensive. According to Paying for Senior Care, the average cost for senior care in New York State is $4,185 a month. Whether your loved one is prepared or not financially for assisted living, it can mean the difference between getting the care they need or not. At Loretto, we’re dedicated to…
Read MoreActivities to Get Seniors Outside Before Summer Is Over & Help Improve Their Brain Health
Summer is coming to a close in CNY. Although longer days and green scenery might be slowly fading, there is still time to enjoy the outdoors to postpone those looming winter blues. Outdoor activities are sometimes hard to plan with your elderly loved ones due to immobility, medicine restrictions, and limited energy. But, getting your loved one out…
Read More5 Tips for Touring an Assisted Living Facility
When touring an assisted living facility, it’s easy to get caught up in the facts and numbers of each option. But what it really comes down to is this: Where do you see your elderly loved one thriving? We have compiled a list of things to look for when touring an assisted living facility, so…
Read MoreKeeping Seniors Safe in the Summer Heat
Summer is finally here in CNY and chances are you can’t wait to get outside. With outdoor fun at the top of your activities list, it’s natural to want to bring your elderly loved one with you. However, the Sun affects us differently depending on our age! Seniors can be especially vulnerable to the sun’s…
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