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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7 Myths and facts about assisted living in India
An assisted living facility is a centre for senior citizens that promotes wellbeing through a professionally designed and tailored caregiving program. It is not the same as a charity-based old age home, nor is it retirement community for the elderly. When you are looking to decide between day care, respite care and long-term care options for seniors, don’t let misconceptions about this senior care facility come in the way of a valuable caregiving option.
To set things straight, here are truths to 7 commonly believed myths about assisted living in India.
Assisted living is the new nursing h...
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