When it becomes difficult to care for someone with Alzheimer's disease or dementia at home, you may want to consider memory care. Memory care in skilled nursing facilities, sometimes called Alzheimer’s care, provides housing and 24-hour care for elders with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Memory care facilities such as The Veranda at Mitchell Hollingsworth offer a safe, uniquely designed environment for residents with a focus on improving quality of life, red

For many people, a trip to the bathroom is something that can easily be delayed. But for 25 million Americans who experience bladder leakage daily, it’s not that simple. Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine according to the National Association for Continence (NAFC). Although incontinence can happen at any age, it’s generally more common in senior adults. It can be caused by typical aging, lifestyle choices, or a range of health conditions. Urinary incontinen

Hip fractures are common in the elder population. In fact, more than 300,000 adults 65 and older are hospitalized for hip fractures each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Older women are higher risk, making up 80% of broken hip injuries overall. The risk is especially high for people with other health conditions or cognitive impairment, people not treated with surgery, and people who can’t walk independently. A broken hip severely affect