IKF Blog
Posted: Wednesday, January 27, 2021

How to make home caregiving easier for a loved one with Alzheimer’s

If you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed. But there are steps you can take to lighten your responsibilities and provide the best quality of life that you can.

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IKF Blog
Posted: Tuesday, January 19, 2021

What are your goals for 2021 and 5 tips to help you meet them

It’s that time of year when many of us feel drawn to set goals for the New Year. It may be the idea of a blank slate or the simple act of seeing the numbers change on the calendar, but it causes many people to think about the changes they would like to create in their life.

Unfortunately, we often don’t spend as much time considering exactly how we’ll reach those goals.

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IKF Blog
Posted: Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Are you single and have Alzheimer’s? A memory care community can be your safety net

If you have recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you’re probably trying to find out as much information as possible about this illness and the changes that will occur.

But if you are single or live alone, you may also be concerned about the future. If you don’t have family or friends that can step in as your caregiver, you may begin to fear how you will be able to go through this by yourself.

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IKF Blog
Posted: Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Staying in your home? Make sure it’s safe

If you’re considering staying in your home as you grow older, there are a few things you’ll want to take care of. One of the most important is to know how to make your home safe to age-in-place.

Falling is an example of one of the more dangerous occurrences that can happen to older adults. And over half of falls occur inside the home. The reasons can range from falling on the stairs to tripping while walking across a room.

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