IKF Blog
Posted: Wednesday, August 26, 2020

6 challenges and solutions: Caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s while still working

Juggling work while caregiving for a parent can be a challenge. But if your loved one has Alzheimer’s, the mountain ahead is likely steeper and much more difficult to climb.

How can you keep your footing, especially when you can’t be at home with them?  

The first step is to educate yourself. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease so you’ll need to prepare for each stage and the challenges you may face. Flexibility on your part is key.

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IKF Blog
Posted: Wednesday, August 19, 2020

3 healthy benefits of joining group exercise classes

For most of us, it’s hard to get excited when it comes time to exercise. We can all agree that physical activity is important to our health and should be a part of our daily routine. Yet it’s still much easier to find an excuse than to motivate ourselves to start moving.

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IKF Blog
Posted: Thursday, August 13, 2020

Discover Alzheimer’s community care - when cognitive needs exceed what home care can provide

If you’re a caregiver for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s, you’re aware of all the challenges that can arise. As a progressive disease, the behavior changes and care needs typically increase together. For many families, the time will come when a determination will need to be made about what is best for their loved ones – whether to continue care at home or to arrange for care in a Memory Support community.

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IKF Blog
Posted: Wednesday, August 5, 2020

The value of friendships as we grow older and the role Independent Living can play

As we go through life, friendships continue to play an important role. From childhood to adulthood, we need social interaction, no matter what our age may be. Without it, our physical and emotional health can both suffer.

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