Dehydration is particularly dangerous for seniors and can lead to serious medical complications, including swelling in the brain, seizures, kidney failure, coma, and even death. As we age, the risk of dehydration is increased due to several factors:
Today, Saucon Valley Manor wishes a VERY special 102nd birthday to 10 year resident Hilda N. Hilda has been with us at Saucon Valley Manor for 10 years!
The grand opening of Bethlehem Manor was an event filled with hope for the future of Bethlehem area Seniors.
Spring is a time of growth and renewal, and it’s also the time when many of us get the itch to do some serious cleaning and culling of our belongings. While living in a senior living facility makes it difficult to collect too much clutter, things tend to pile up nevertheless, and putting things in order can improve seniors’ state of mind as well as their safety.
Join us for the grand opening and ribbon cutting event for Bethlehem Manor Senior Living!
We often think of children when we think of autism, and that’s largely because autism is a fairly new condition that’s only been regularly diagnosed since the 1970s. Studies concerning autism in aging adults are few and far between, but the latest research shows that as age increases, the severity of autism may also increase.
More than five million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease, a number that’s expected to grow to 16 million by 2050. The race is on to find a cure for this devastating disease, and so far, 2017 has seen some promising breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s research.
If your aging loved one struggles with mobility or certain health issues that make traveling difficult, taking a trip can seem like an insurmountable task. But the truth is, it doesn’t have to be. With a little planning ahead, you and your loved one can enjoy a wonderful, trouble-free vacay and make some great memories to cherish. These special tips can help.
Today’s seniors are more active and independent than ever before, but many still struggle with meeting the responsibilities that come with continuing to live at home. Family members may worry about whether their loved one is safe, eating properly, and enjoying life, but they often don’t want to bring up the subject of moving to a senior living facility for fear their loved one will feel abandoned. But the reality is that senior living facilities are wonderful places where seniors thrive, and here are five good reasons why.
According to the National Foundation of Infectious Diseases, around 18,000 adults over the age of 65 die every year from pneumococcal pneumonia, bloodstream infections, and meningitis. These infections are caused by pneumococcal bacteria, which can also cause ear and sinus infections.