Is It Too Soon to Make Your Senior Care Plan?
As we age, our needs change. It’s important to make a plan for these changes. Senior care plans focus on creating a plan of action to support these changes, physically and financially. Creating a plan ensures there is crucial support and proper care for seniors and...
What To Do in Peoria AZ: 3 Outings for Seniors
If you are a senior and looking for something to do in Peoria, AZ, there’s so much you can do! At Mission at Agua Fria Senior Living, we know a thing or two about all that Peoria has to offer for seniors. It’s one of the many reasons why we are located here. It’s such...
What Types of Therapy Help in Memory Care?
When you’re looking into memory care programs in Peoria, AZ, you’ll see different types of therapy listed. Each of these therapies helps your loved one by stimulating the brain, easing anxiety, boosting moods, giving a sense of accomplishment, and providing...
3 Tips for Making New Friends in Assisted Living
Unfortunately, feelings of depression and isolation are common in seniors. The good news is that there are ways of combating this, and one of those ways is by moving to an assisted living community in Peoria. In assisted living, you are surrounded by other seniors in...
What Does Peoria Assisted Living Look Like?
Growing old, or watching our loved ones growing old, is an intimidating albeit inevitable part of life. Many of us wonder if we can safely live in big homes meant for full families as age starts to catch up with us, but the idea of relocating is intimidating –...
Senior Care Planning: Does Your Family Know What You Want?
As you age, your children or other family members take on a new role in your life, where they may start caring for you in ways they haven’t before. It’s extremely important during this transition to make sure that your family knows what you want. In case of an...
Why Is Elderly Care So Important?
The importance of elderly care can become apparent when a loved one starts to age. Physical and mental health can decline as they get older, especially when they’re not receiving the care that they need. It’s up to loved ones and caregivers to make a difference in the...
Tips for Caring for a Parent With Dementia
When a parent is diagnosed with dementia, you may no longer just be their offspring, but also their caretaker. This new role will surely be an adjustment and come with plenty of challenges. Thankfully, there are resources available to make it easier. Read on below for...
3 Hobbies Seniors Can Do From Home
Having a hobby is so important no matter what age you are, but especially as you enter your senior years. Like many people this age, you went from being busy with work, raising a family, and constantly being on the move to now having much more time in your life. A...
What Are the Daily Tasks of Working in Memory Care
Working in memory care is a challenging yet rewarding experience. Residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia require a safe and secure environment. People who need memory care are often experiencing issues with the following: Memory Attention...