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Things Ageing Parents Need From Adult Children
Everyone’s needs change as we age. And not everyone’s needs are the same. Nevertheless, there are some needs that seem fairly universal across different families. Connection Ageing parents still want to feel connected to their families. If your connections are not the...
Detecting Heat Stroke
Heat stroke is a very serious medical condition, and, unfortunately, there have been many cases of it recently while we have experienced these awful, recent heat waves. It is useful to know what heat stroke is and how to detect it. If you have it, yourself, you may be...
How to Know When It Is Time to Move a Parent With Alzheimer’s or Other Dementia
Moving a parent or relative out of the home and into a care environment is always a difficult decision. Here are some of the signs that indicate that a move would be a good idea. This is never black and white. It is usually a combination of things that make it...
Activities to Look for in a Red Deer Senior-Living Community
If you happen to be considering a senior-living community in the Red Deer area, we have some suggestions for what to look for. You will want to find a place where you will be happy long term, such as at our Hamlets at Red Deer. Here, below, is a list of activities...
Some Safe Spring Walks for Seniors in Red Deer
Red Deer, Alberta is this beautiful town that has the Red Deer River winding through the city. There are lots of picturesque spots where seniors could go for some nice, safe spring walks. In this article, we’ll give you some suggestions on places in Red Deer that...
Spring Activities for Seniors
Spring is in the air, and we are all looking forward to some nice weather this spring and summer. There is also a renewed sense of hope and enthusiasm as more and more individuals get vaccinated against COVID-19 and the economy starts to ramp up. With this in mind,...
Some Health And Wellness Advice
Nothing makes a person appreciate their health as much as a brush with sickness. We, as a society, have had one such scare with COVID-19. As we emerge into the post-pandemic world, we can choose which lessons to take away from this challenging time. Certainly, many...
Why Now Might Be A Good Time For Senior Living
Although the pandemic has presented us with some scary headlines, there are multiple reasons why now is a great time to consider an assisted-living community. The Hamlets at Red Deer has taken every precaution to ensure that our residents and staff continue to remain...
Virtual Holiday Events
With COVID-19 still part of our daily lives, we have to be creative with celebrating the holidays. Below are some ideas for some fun holiday events that are all online. You can get together with others by video conferencing, learn about holiday traditions around the...
What Is Dementia Care?
Dementia is a debilitating disease for which there sadly is no cure. While the word “dementia” is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of dementia, the neurological changes of different subtypes are similar enough that we usually refer to...