Blog Posts in 2016

• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 13-Dec-2016

  6 Holiday Gift Ideas for Seniors

  The holidays can be a lonely time for seniors living in assisted living homes. This year, bring holiday cheer to them with a visit and the perfect holiday gift. We at Mount Carmel Assisted Living strive to provide comfortable, engaging, and social ...

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• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 22-Nov-2016

  Dementia Rates Show Signs of Decline

  A study indicates the proportion of elderly individuals developing dementia is failing the United States. Data from approximately 21,057 people over 65 years old in the U.S. showed the proportion with dementia declined from 11.6% in 2000 to 8.8% in ...

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• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 9-Sep-2016

  5 Assisted Living Search Mistakes to Avoid

  When families and their elders choose an assisted living community, it is a life-altering decision. Our professional staff understands how this can be a difficult decision. However, we have come up with a list of five common assisted living search ...

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• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 18-Aug-2016

  Tips for Communicating with Your Elderly Parents

  Switching from the role of child to caregiver can be difficult for family members, especially when it comes to the way you communicate with one another. Below is a list of tips for how to communicate effectively with your elderly parent. 1. ...

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• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 18-Jul-2016

  New Vaccine Aims to Stop Alzheimer's Disease Once and for All

  Alzheimer’s disease is a catastrophic and incurable illness which affects an estimated 5.4 million adults in the United States. However, a study from researchers at Flinders University (Adelaide, Australia) in partnership with a research team ...

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• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 15-Jun-2016

  Three Facts about Assisted Living You Should Know

  Have you been on the search for an assisted living or senior community care center for your loved one? At Mount Carmel Assisted Living, we know that this can be an overwhelming process, and for some, you might not even entirely understand how ...

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• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 12-May-2016

  The Benefits of Pet Therapy

  Whether you had a good or bad day, you can always count your dog or your cat to greet you with unconditional love that will lift your spirits. For a long time, blind and disabled individuals have been using therapy animals for assistance. Now, they ...

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• Posted By 7-Apr-2016

  Stay connected to Mt. Carmel by checking out our social media profiles!

  Based in Hampton, Mount Carmel Assisted Living has been committed to offering personalized care and a warm environment to elderly individuals struggling with memory-loss related diseases since 1986. Their staff is passionate about providing memory ...

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• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 1-Apr-2016

  10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease

  According to the Alzheimer’s Association, over five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. The debilitating condition causes a gradual decline in memory, thinking and reasoning competence. While this could possibly be ...

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• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 1-Mar-2016

  5 Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Care

  Although your parents have been able to live independently throughout their entire lives, it can be challenging for them to concede to senior care. If they require assistance with their daily activities or health care you are not able to provide, an ...

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• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 8-Feb-2016

  5 Tips For Helping Seniors Transition To An Assisted Living Center

  Moving an elderly loved one who requires memory care to an assisted living facility can be quite arduous. Change can be an overwhelming and stressful challenge, especially those who experience memory loss. However, this type of change is necessary ...

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• Posted By Mount Carmel Assisted Living 12-Jan-2016

  Congress Increases Funding for Alzheimer's Research in 2016

  Upon the approval of the 2016 fiscal year budget, Congress has agreed to remarkably increase government funding on Alzheimer’s disease research by 50% this year, which is an additional $350 million dollars from the previous budget. Although the ...

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