http://www.rui.net/blog Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:35:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Home is such an integral part of our lives that making the decision to move your parent from their home can be emotional and overwhelming. How can you, as the adult child or close relative, be sure that the time is right to make the move to senior housing, retirement ... http://www.rui.net/blog/how-to-know-when-it-is-time-to-move-from-the-family-home-93.php An article published in the Health Day News on March 2nd by Steven Reinberg discussed the results of a study which showed a correlation between purpose in life and the development of Alzheimer’s disease. The article that follows is an adaptation from that report. “As the population ages and dementia becomes ... http://www.rui.net/blog/a-purposeful-life-may-stave-off-alzheimers-91.php Moving from a home that you have lived in for decades to a smaller apartment in a senior retirement community or assisted living community can be a daunting task. When it is time for your parents to make that kind of move, they will need your assistance. The following are ... http://www.rui.net/blog/tips-for-moving-and-downsizing-88.php As we age, problems can arise that require the intervention of not only our primary care physician or family doctor, but also those of specialty physicians like cardiologists, neurologists, orthopedists, geriatricians, and many others. With all of these specialists comes the potential for prescribing multiple medications. With each additional medications, ... http://www.rui.net/blog/minimal-is-healthier-85.php People age 65 and over take more prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs than any other age group. In retirement & assisted living communities, on average, residents have ten medications administered to them. One reason for this increased number of medicines is that many people in this age group have long ... http://www.rui.net/blog/how-to-take-medication-safely-80.php If your parents are close to or at retirement age, talking to them about their future plans may be a difficult conversation, but it is an essential one. Having that discussion is the only way you will know whether your parents have even considered such things as: retirement living, assisted ... http://www.rui.net/blog/talking-with-your-parents-about-retirement-77.php November is National Caregiving Awareness Month and if you have parents over the age of 65, it's been reported that about 75% of them will need some type of extended care. In addition, elders over the age of 75, who have had some type of medical event, are much more ... http://www.rui.net/blog/caregiving-for-your-elder-parents-%e2%80%93-are-you-ready-for-the-challenge-74.php Recently, the Washington Post published an article about the potential pitfalls of buying into a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). In addition, a sidebar article by David Hilzenrath suggested scrutinizing the fine print of a contract prior to moving into this type of Retirement Community. However, a Continuing Care Retirement ... http://www.rui.net/blog/be-secure-about-the-retirement-or-assisted-living-community-you-choose-72.php Virginia is a commonwealth with the nickname “Old Dominion.” Oftentimes, it is also referred to as the “Mother of Presidents” because eight of our U.S. Presidents were born there. The area’s history began with the founding of the Virginia Colony in 1607 as the first permanent English colony in the ... http://www.rui.net/blog/free-things-to-do-in-richmond-traveling-around-virginia-part-1-69.php Every time you interact with the world, your brain learns and grows. Active thinking and all kinds of physical activity improve brain function and can protect against cognitive decline. The human brain is a very flexible organ that can continually adapt and rewire itself based on activity, even as we ... http://www.rui.net/blog/exercise-your-brain-to-stay-young-65.php