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An award-winning ISO certified assisted living facility, Kshetra is a multi-faceted residential service offering a range of senior care and elder care services in Hyderabad. With branches at Khajaguda and Moinabad, our assisted living facilities for senior citizens are located away from pollution and noise. Equipped with senior-friendly infrastructure, they are calm, clean, and always maintained to ensure that our residents have a peaceful and positive ageing experience. An active community of happy senior residents who gather together to play games, sing and talk about the good old times make...
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How to distinguish between forgetfulness and dementia among seniors
Everyone forgets. It's part of the reason we have an app for contacts on our smartphones! However, forgetfulness increases with age. In fact, 40% of persons above 65 years of age experience some form of age-related memory loss. That said, there is forgetfulness that results from natural ageing and forgetfulness that is a sign of the onset of dementia. Dementia is not a consequence of normal ageing and so, seniors suffering from a form of it can benefit from dementia care at an assisted living facility.
To help you understand whether your loved one is experiencing normal forgetfulness or cogni...
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6 Reasons to choose an assisted living facility over other types of senior care
Caring for the elderly is both a responsibility and an honour. However, sometimes, providing senior citizens with the care they require becomes exceedingly difficult, especially when they require assistance with everyday activities. In such cases, families may think of a solution in a long-term senior care facility. Though there are many options, they can be broadly classified as assisted living facilities, nursing homes, retirement communities, and in-home care services.
In India, we often hear the term ‘old-age homes’, though this is not a specific category in the senior care continuum. An ...
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9 Simple ways seniors can prevent falls
For senior citizens, falling is a big no-no. A small slip could lead to a hip fracture or even a head injury. Moreover, once a senior falls, the fear of falling again lingers, and can restrict meaningful physical activity. The best alternative is to acknowledge that as a person ages the likelihood of falling increases. With this awareness, you can take certain steps to prevent or decrease the incidence of falls.
For instance, grab bars in the washroom and non-slip flooring can go a long way in decreasing falls. However, a senior can fall even in an ordinary setting and so, making small changes...
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5 Heart and mind friendly foods that are perfect for seniors
‘You are what you eat’ says the well-known adage and considering that a 75-year-old heart doesn’t work quite like a 20-year-old one, diet is even more important for senior citizens. While nursing homes and assisted living facilities like Kshetra take pains to ensure that elderly residents under their care receive wholesome nutrition, you can do the same even if you’re spending your golden years at home or taking care of loved ones who are past the age of 60.
Adding power foods to daily meals that can help take care of the heart and mind is a great way to live healthy and even prevent falls th...
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