Advent Christian Village Resource Center

How to Provide Memory Loss Care at Home

According to John Hopkins Medicine, the majority of the 5.8 million people in the United States living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia will live in their own homes during their illness. Some patients receive memory loss care at home by a skilled nurse or other professional caregivers. Others will be taken care of by their own family members.

Finding New Purpose: How to Avoid Depression After Retirement

Retirement is a time full of big changes – from a new home to new friends, hobbies and a new, perhaps slower, pace of daily life. For some older adults, all these changes can cause them to feel like they are losing themselves, leading to depression after retirement.

Talking to Aging Parents About Assisted Living: How to Open the Conversation

For an adult child, it can be hard to see your parents getting older. Maybe they’re struggling to keep up with daily tasks, such as grocery shopping, housework or driving. Maybe they’re experiencing new or progressing health concerns or are having issues with their memory. If you feel your parents would benefit from receiving more support than you are able to give them, it may be time to bring

The Next Chapter: Your Guide to Relocating in Retirement

Moving to a retirement community is a big change – but it isn’t always a permanent one. Some older adults choose to move to a new community during their retirement years in what’s called a “second retirement.”