5 Daily Habits for a Healthier Mind & Body
Authored by: Lisa Walker of neighborhoodsprout.org If you want to live a long and healthy life, you must look after your body and mind....
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legacycareclub
- Nov 3, 2020
- 2 min
Combatting Negative Thinking in Seniors
A sad reality of getting older is the loss of cognitive functions because of this, negative thinking in seniors can occur. According to...
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legacycareclub
- Sep 28, 2020
- 2 min
Importance of notifying the credit bureaus of your loved one's death
As of September 23, 2020 almost 200,000 people died due to Covid-19. Per the CDC almost 80% of them were seniors. Many have died alone,...
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legacycareclub
- Aug 31, 2020
- 2 min
10 Early Warnings of Dementia
With this disease there are signs that most would put off because of age but these are the signs from Alzheimers Association. “The most...
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legacycareclub
- Aug 2, 2020
- 2 min
Covid-19 heightens social isolation
Loneliness is the feeling of sadness because one has no friends or company. This particular feeling is representative of what many senior...
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legacycareclub
- Aug 2, 2020
- 2 min
Benefits of a Daily Crossword Puzzle
This post is quite personal for me because I lost my grandfather last year, and up to a few days before he died he was still working on a...
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legacycareclub
- Jul 25, 2020
- 1 min
July is Wellness Month
July is social wellness month. According to University of Guelph, social wellness is one of the 8 domains of well-being and means...
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legacycareclub
- Jul 16, 2020
- 1 min
Talking to little kids about their grandparent’s dementia
Explaining dementia to children can be quite difficult. Telling an 8 year old that their family member may forget them or treat them...
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legacycareclub
- Jun 30, 2020
- 1 min
Senior Meal Delivery Services During A Crisis
While seniors living alone are often able to shop for groceries and cook their own meals, there are many who rely on meals provided at...
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legacycareclub
- Jun 18, 2020
- 3 min
What keeps a caregiver up at night ....
Questions that keep Caregivers up at night? You know you’re a caregiver when… you begin to put someone before you. Caregiving is...
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legacycareclub
- May 28, 2020
- 1 min
Sandwich Generation ...
Are you caring for three generations in your household: parent, spouse/partner, and children? This can be quite challenging, especially...
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legacycareclub
- May 26, 2020
- 1 min
Seniors Staying Active During Social Distancing
The elderly are quite susceptible to the Coronavirus, therefore many caregivers are choosing to keep them at home rather than in an adult...
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legacycareclub
- May 19, 2020
- 1 min
VA Aid and Assistance Program
Many Veterans are unaware of all the benefits available from the VA. One such program is the Aid and Assistance Program. If you receive...
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legacycareclub
- May 10, 2020
- 1 min
More Life Health Seniors
Our adult day care is consistently looking for new workout videos for seniors. It has been quite a difficult task. The majority of...
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legacycareclub
- May 5, 2020
- 1 min
News made just for seniors ...
In order to keep the seniors at Legacy Adult Day Care updated on the news without focusing on the harsh reality of coronavirus, I've...
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legacycareclub
- Apr 29, 2020
- 1 min
Social Distancing Activity - Family Tree
Due to the Coronavirus most Adult Day Cares and Senior Centers have been closed almost 2 months with no reopening in sight. Working on a...
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legacycareclub
- Apr 26, 2020
- 1 min
Taking away the car keys ...
Preparation is key. Determine who should be involved in the conversation, alternative means of transportation, and how to control your...
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legacycareclub
- Apr 23, 2020
- 1 min
Don't wait until its too late ....
Here at Legacy Adult Day Care we recognize that caregivers often enroll their parent in adult day care programs when its too late. After...
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legacycareclub
- Apr 18, 2020
- 1 min
Living Will vs DNR
Coronavirus victims/caretakers 2 questions that doctors are going to ask: if the patient has a Living Will or a DNR.
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legacycareclub
- Apr 16, 2020
- 1 min
Baking- A great family activity
Is it hard to get your mom or dad to stay out of the kitchen? Or do they feel left out of family activities. One way to make them feel...
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