IRC Blog
Posted: Monday, April 26, 2021
Social Interaction and Alzheimer’s: Tips for Family and Friends
Connecting with others is a basic necessity that we all share. It’s been shown to greatly influence both our physical and cognitive health. Yet people often mistake the vital role it plays for the individual who has Alzheimer’s or another cognitive illness.
There is a false assumption that those living with dementia lose their capacity or appreciation for engaging with others or the world. But like all of us, having a social relationship with others is critical to their quality of life.
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IRC Blog
Posted: Monday, April 19, 2021
Looking for Ways to Increase Your Longevity? Try These Ideas
When it comes to longevity, one of the most beneficial discoveries may be that genetics actually play only a small role. Which means we control the majority of factors that could lead to living a long life.
Yet if we want to give ourselves the best chance to boost our number of years, it also suggests that we need to proactively take the right steps to stay healthy and fit.
Tips to increase longevity
These ideas can help you age well, live longer and feel better.
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IRC Blog
Posted: Tuesday, April 13, 2021
How Assisted Living Can Help Maintain Independence
If you or a parent needs help with a few of the basic tasks of daily life, you may be considering all the available options. Two of those might be - to remain at home and rely on family members or friends to provide more help, or to bring in an outside home care service company.
But for many families, the best alternative to getting the help that’s needed might be assisted living. For all of the additional benefits you will find, there is one element that won’t be missing - and that is any loss of independence.
Assisted living benefits
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IRC Blog
Posted: Monday, April 5, 2021
Ideas to Make Your New Home “Home” in Independent Living
Are you moving into an independent living community and considering your to-do list to make it happen?
It’s a busy time. You’ve researched and found the right community, chosen your perfect floorplan and now may be arranging for the sale of your home and deciding what to take.
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