Tax Deductions and Assisted Living Tax season is in full swing. Figuring out what deductions individuals residing in assisted living facilities qualify for can be confusing. To help, the IRS has broken residents into two groups: Individuals, which include you, your spouse, or a dependent, in a nursing facility primarily for medical care. Individuals who [...]
Family Recipes from the Great Depression and World War II Jerry Apps and his daughter, Susan Apps-Bodilly, share memories and stories centered on family recipes from the Great Depression and World War II on PBS Wisconsin. Renaissance senior living resident, Jerry Apps, was featured in Jerry Apps: Food & Memories on PBS Wisconsin. Jerry, having [...]
The Dancing Bear Lives On... Ron “The Dancing Bear” McDole has lived an extraordinary life of competition and victory on the football field. His impressive list of accomplishments includes the following: More than 250 games played Two American Football League Championship One Super Bowl appearance 18 years in professional football It is easy to see [...]
An online caregiver support group can help adult children and family members find ways to manage the challenges they face. Being a caregiver for a senior loved one can be a rewarding experience. Whether it is helping a grandparent get back on their feet after a serious illness or caring for an aging parent whose [...]
Summer heat and humidity can put older adults at risk for dehydration. Learn how to keep a senior loved one safe and recognize warning signs of dehydration. The hot, humid days of summer can present unique safety challenges for seniors. Adults with high blood pressure, for example, need to be especially cautious during periods of [...]
If you aren’t sure about differences between assisted living and nursing homes, this information will help you learn more. When a senior in the family begins to require a little extra help, sometimes their loved ones can be confused about what type of care they need and how to find it. Because the differences in [...]
When the topic of family caregiving comes up, most of us picture a spouse or adult child as the caregiver, not a grandchild. As our population continues to age, however, an increasing number of grandchildren are taking on this role. In fact, estimates are one-in-twelve grandchildren in the US have assumed the role of caregiver. [...]
If you are looking for ways to thank veterans and those who serve, these tips will give you some ideas. Among the patriotic holidays our nation celebrates each year is Independence Day. This federal holiday celebrates the day in 1776 when the Continental Congress declared the thirteen American colonies to be free and independent of [...]
Learn how you can use music as therapy to improve the quality of life for a loved one with dementia If you have ever listened to a song that sparked a happy memory from the past, you have witnessed firsthand the powerful impact that music can have on the brain. Researchers exploring the idea of [...]
Taking time to prepare for a transition to an assisted living community is vital. These 4 tips will help. When an older adult is contemplating a move to an assisted living community, they often feel overwhelmed. As do their family members. With so many choices to explore and decisions to make, it’s easy to understand [...]
