by Morningside House | Nov 15, 2022 | Caregivers & Families, Fall Prevention, Healthy Aging
For the young, the active, and the fit, it seems almost as much a part of life as anything else: tripping, stumbling, and catching yourself without even really thinking about it. Even a quick tumble is typically harmless and more of a good story later than a serious... 
by Morningside House | Nov 8, 2022 | Caregivers & Families, Finance & Planning, Healthy Aging, How to Make the Move, Memory Care, Senior Housing Trends
The cost of living is rising, and financial decisions are becoming increasingly difficult to make as people weigh the advantages against the cost. As families begin to consider a move of their loved ones to an assisted living community, they often wonder what the... 
by Morningside House | Oct 20, 2022 | Caregivers & Families, Healthy Aging, How to Make the Move, Senior Housing Trends
The secret is out: seniors who choose to move to senior living communities after retirement live longer. (Many studies estimate that a resident’s lifespan is stretched by 7-10 years!) Although there are many contributing factors to this statistic, we believe the main... 
by Morningside House | Oct 17, 2022 | Caregivers & Families, Healthy Aging, Seniors and Technology
Have you ever heard of Technophobia? No, it’s not fear of electronic dance music. It’s very real and is defined by National Council on Aging as, “an overwhelming fear of new technology. Overwhelming Fear of Technology Older adults are especially prone to technophobia... 
by Morningside House | Sep 26, 2022 | Caregivers & Families, Healthy Aging, Memory Care, Morningside Stories
When you’re the primary caregiver juggling your aging parent’s increasing needs with the rest of your life, you’re stuck in a never-ending cycle of stress, guilt, and worry. Caregivers frequently become buried in bills, appointments, pills, and meals on top of their...