Seniors who live at home alone may start to feel isolated. As abilities decline, most people stop doing the activities they love because it becomes too hard to drive or live independently. While the senior may be safe most of the time, their quality of life will suffer as they become less social. Assisted living is designed to promote independence, while providing the support services that are helpful to an individual who is getting older and struggling to keep up with daily chores.
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Applied Behavior Analysis is a type of therapy used to help children who are on the autism spectrum. The therapy is geared toward teaching the children daily life skills, socialization, and more. The therapy can be delivered at home or in centers/clinical settings, and the choice between the two is often presented as essentially zero-sum — one or the other. But there is a case to be made for having some therapy at home and some at a center.
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If you have a loved one who is moving into assisted living, it is important to keep in mind that this will be a big transition for them. Going from living in one's own apartment or house and moving into a facility where you are surrounded by other people your age as well as lots of assistants can be a really big transition. An entirely different environment can take some adjusting to, and you can help your loved one make this adjustment as smoothly as possible.
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Recovering from any type of joint replacement surgical procedure can be uncomfortable, but bouncing back after a knee replacement can be especially trying. Because of its unique ability to flex, swivel, and bend, plus its role in supporting the weight of the body, the knee is one of the most complicated joints in the human body.
Unfortunately, these same qualities also makes it more apt to receive debilitating wear or injuries that require replacement.
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The loss of mobility may gradually reduce the quality of your grandmother's life and result in her feeling isolated and afraid. Even if you are somewhat skeptical about moving your loved one out of her home and into an assisted living community, do your loved one and yourself a favor by learning how mobility aids and professional care can help your grandmother maintain her lifestyle and provide her with a sense of well-being.
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