Finding The Right Assisted Living Community
When trying to find an assisted living community for oneself or for a loved one, there are many factors to consider. The process can seem overwhelming, but having a checklist of things you are looking for can make the process easier. First, determine what general location is best. Will the resident be happier in the city or […]
Fitness Tips for Seniors
Doctors and public health experts emphasize that everybody should pursue physical fitness. There is no upper age limit. Engaging in an appropriate exercise routine boosts both physical and mental health. Those who participate in physical activities on a regular basis live longer and feel better. But how should senior citizens approach physical exercise? Older adults […]
Milwaukee County (CCS) Programs
WHAT IS THE COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES (CCS) PROGRAM? Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) is a voluntary psychosocial rehabilitative Medicaid program for eligible residents (children and adults) of Milwaukee County. CCS focuses on helping people who have a mental health and/or a substance use diagnosis on their journey to recovery. Those who qualify for CCS work with […]
Waukesha County Comprehensive Community Services
Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) is a voluntary, community-based program that provides an array of community-based psychosocial rehabilitation services for children and adults who have Mental Health and/or Substance Use conditions. The CCS program focuses on: A person-centered approach, building on individual strengths Opportunities for clients to learn and master self-direction in the journey of recovery […]
Do You Know How Pets Can Benefit Dementia & Alheimer’s Patients?
Interacting with animals have clear therapeutic benefits for those who suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. I am sure that most of the benefits discussed below will be obvious to anyone who has ever kept a pet. I will discuss four specific benefits, but of course, there are many others. Physical Activity […]
Parenting a Parent
As our population ages, the individuals born towards the end of the baby boomer generation are gaining new responsibility in caring for their elderly parents. While statistics support the fact that adult daughters are usually the responsible party as their parents age, sons are rapidly gaining in popularity as caregivers. Learning to parent a parent […]