One of the most important parts of education is the interaction between a teacher and a student. Traditionally this was limited to the classroom. New technology has changed the way teachers and students interact with each other inside and outside the classroom by eliminating some of the boundaries between teachers and students. Computers can be [...]
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis monitored the sleep patterns of 100 mentally healthy people between the ages of 45 and 80 — half of whom had a family history of Alzheimer’s disease — and found that those who awakened more than five times an hour were more likely to have [...]
In 2011, the first of the Baby Boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964, will turn 65. According to a study by the Georgia Health Policy Center, the number of Georgians over age 65 will double by 2030. Currently, this group makes up just 9% of the population; by 2030, that group will account for [...]
If you have elderly parents, you may have wondered or worried about Alzheimer’s disease. But everyone – including seniors – has periods of forgetfulness now and then. How do you determine that a loved one is developing Alzheimer’s? Jacqueline Marcell laid out ten early warning signs that, if spotted early, can allow early treatment. Prompt [...]
Depending on your parents’ health and physical condition, they may need special care. The levels of care are broken down into five categories. Independent If your parents are independent, they can perform most activities of daily living (ADL) by themselves. ADL include: bathing and dressing eating and taking medication grooming and using the bathroom talking [...]
If you are considering senior care options for your parents, become familiar with the different types of homes and facilities to decide which kind can meet your parents’ needs. There are many options available for seniors today. Depending on their health and mobility, they may be able to continue living independently, or they may benefit [...]
What does hospice provide? If a parent or loved one is facing a life-threatening illness, hospice care can provide relief and comfort to the patient and family. Hospice is about improving the quality of life, for however long it lasts. Because death is a natural part of life, hospice doesn’t attempt to rush or delay [...]
My mother-in-law, Doris Noll, is a resident at Chambrel in Roswell. In her 5 years there, she has blossomed and found so many ways to keep her spirit young, stay engaged socially and help the community. Doris is in Chambrel’s independent living area where she lives in a two bedroom apartment, eats her meals with [...]
Day Centers for Seniors Heather House Crabapple 770-442-3756 290 Ranchette Road, Alpharetta Heather House Roswell 770-992-7324 11965 Old Mountain Park Road, Roswell Senior Citizen Services Adult Day Care 404-352-1897 1705 Commerce Drive, near Piedmont Hospital Meals on Wheels First Presbyterian Church 404-228-7729 Project Open Hand 404-872-6947 Salvation Army 404-352-3597 Medicare and Medicaid Georgia Cares 800-669-8387 [...]
