There’s never a good time in life to be isolated, but it can be especially hard on seniors to lack socialization in their lives. Unfortunately, seniors are often left without many opportunities to engage in social activities, which can be detrimental to their health. At...
We don’t like to think that our loved ones and family members are lonely. After all, these are often the people who raised us and have kept us company throughout our lives. However, it is an unfortunate fact that America’s seniors are in the midst...
There is a good chance that you live in a house and not an apartment and your parents likely did the same. Even in a metropolitan area like Fayette County, over half of Lexington residents live in homes that they own. This means that when...
Memory is central to who we are, and to how we understand the world. Without memory we would have no language. We wouldn’t know how to do our jobs, or even be able to recall our names. Our entire lives and our whole society is...
If you are considering whether or not to seek assisted living for your family member or loved one, you have likely considered every possible alternative. We completely understand this, but this doesn’t have to be cause for distress. While we are sure that the thought...
None of us like the idea of placing our loved ones in the care of others. Many of us feel that taking care of our elderly family members is the best way to repay them for the care that they gave us when we were...
Our memory is what allows us to go about our days, complete tasks, interact with our loved ones, and experience our complex senses of self. It is impossible to describe just how integral memory is to every facet of our lives. Because of this, it...
Here at Liberty Ridge Senior Living, we see ourselves as caregivers, taking care of your loved ones and family members the way that we are sure you want them to be treated. However, assisted living and elder care are industries, and like any other, they...
Life is full of hallmarks and important moments: graduating from school, getting married, having children, buying a home, and many more. But, as the average life expectancy is raising and people are living longer, the window of time that people have typically had to experience...
If we are lucky, many of us have parents that live well into advanced age. While having them around to guide you, your children, and potentially even your grandchildren can present a wonderful opportunity, it can also result in unexpected challenges, like transitioning into being...