Comments for Assisted Living Directory Blog http://www.assisted-living-directory.com/blog Assisted Living & Senior News Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:42:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Interview With Sam Khan of Aaspen Village Care in Yucca Valley, CA by Francis http://www.assisted-living-directory.com/blog/index.php/interview-with-brooke-schwartz-of-aaspen-village-care-in-yucca-valley-ca/comment-page-1/#comment-2540 Francis Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:42:40 +0000 http://www.assisted-living-directory.com/blog/?p=475#comment-2540 Smaller facilities are definitely good for dementia residents in terms of remembering the layout. My mom is pretty comfortable and happy in a 5 person/capacity home. Smaller facilities are definitely good for dementia residents in terms of remembering the layout. My mom is pretty comfortable and happy in a 5 person/capacity home.

]]> Comment on Interview With Carrie Springer of Woodland Ridge Assisted Living in Smyrna, Georgia by lynn http://www.assisted-living-directory.com/blog/index.php/interview-with-carrie-springer-of-woodland-ridge-assisted-living-in-smyrna-georgia/comment-page-1/#comment-2539 lynn Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:32:18 +0000 http://www.assisted-living-directory.com/blog/?p=460#comment-2539 This industy is becoming so competetive that it is important to network with other sites. I enjoyed reading this interview. I hope to open my own facility some day! This industy is becoming so competetive that it is important to network with other sites. I enjoyed reading this interview. I hope to open my own facility some day!

]]> Comment on Interview With Carrie Springer of Woodland Ridge Assisted Living in Smyrna, Georgia by Missy http://www.assisted-living-directory.com/blog/index.php/interview-with-carrie-springer-of-woodland-ridge-assisted-living-in-smyrna-georgia/comment-page-1/#comment-2536 Missy Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:14:31 +0000 http://www.assisted-living-directory.com/blog/?p=460#comment-2536 I love the story of the employees getting to work in the snow. That shows real dedication! It is really neat too when employees like Carrie take the time to share their knowledge - I think that is smart marketing. I am hoping to open my own care home at some point, so reading interviews like this are very inspring and helpful. Thank u! I love the story of the employees getting to work in the snow. That shows real dedication! It is really neat too when employees like Carrie take the time to share their knowledge – I think that is smart marketing. I am hoping to open my own care home at some point, so reading interviews like this are very inspring and helpful. Thank u!

]]> Comment on Assisted Living – Providing Companionship For Healthy, Independent Non-Resident Seniors by John http://www.assisted-living-directory.com/blog/index.php/assisted-living-providing-companionship-for-healthy-independent-non-resident-seniors/comment-page-1/#comment-2522 John Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:44:49 +0000 http://www.assisted-living-directory.com/blog/?p=447#comment-2522 This sounds like a great way for facilities to have a win-win - they can collect/earn a little more revenue, and provide a service to both resident, and the community. Great post! This sounds like a great way for facilities to have a win-win – they can collect/earn a little more revenue, and provide a service to both resident, and the community. Great post!

]]> Comment on Falling, Concussion, and Recovery – My Experience by admin http://www.assisted-living-directory.com/blog/index.php/falling-concussion-and-recovery-my-experience/comment-page-1/#comment-2519 admin Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:01:58 +0000 http://www.assisted-living-directory.com/blog/?p=415#comment-2519 I thought I would make an update about the recovery process. Today, as we start the New Year, I am glad to say that I am feeling almost 100% back to normal (I'd say 95 to 100 percent). The process for me took about a month and a half. As we left for our holiday vacation around the 21st of December, I was still feeling the effects of Post Concussion Syndrome - dizzy in the car, a bit tired, and sensitive to light and sound - but not nearly as much as in the weeks prior, so I had made progress. We got to our holiday spot with my parents in Sedona (great place for doing some healing, resting and all-around wellness). By about the 3rd or 4th day there, I noticed that I was feeling almost normal, and that I had gone the longest stretch of days of feeling that way. This has lasted through today, which is the 2nd of January. I also went on a 9-mile run today, and still feel good (if I had done this a month ago, I would have been passed out in my bed from exhaustion, as well as headaches and dizziness.) Needless to say, I am thrilled and relieved. I did not know if this would ever fully clear up, and I was quite worried that I might be damaged goods for a while. In hindsight, I think what helped me the most was knowing that if I was tired, it was ok to sleep - and I mean sleep! Some days I actually slept 15 hours. I also knew that I had to eliminate some of the things I enjoy most - coffee, a nice glass of wine, and exercise (for the most part). Any high-intensity exercise would make me feel like throwing up. I was able to do walks, which helped my mood. I also have a supportive wife, that took over much of our household, driving, and parenting duties during this time. I really don't know how I would have managed if I had been expected to go to a high-intensity job right away. I would have had to have taken time off - there would have been no way with my lowered concentration levels and energy. It is a great feeling to be (seemingly) recovered. I have a new respect for the body and mind - how fragile they are, but also for how well they can heal if you let them.! Happy 2012 everyone! David I thought I would make an update about the recovery process. Today, as we start the New Year, I am glad to say that I am feeling almost 100% back to normal (I’d say 95 to 100 percent). The process for me took about a month and a half. As we left for our holiday vacation around the 21st of December, I was still feeling the effects of Post Concussion Syndrome – dizzy in the car, a bit tired, and sensitive to light and sound – but not nearly as much as in the weeks prior, so I had made progress. We got to our holiday spot with my parents in Sedona (great place for doing some healing, resting and all-around wellness). By about the 3rd or 4th day there, I noticed that I was feeling almost normal, and that I had gone the longest stretch of days of feeling that way. This has lasted through today, which is the 2nd of January. I also went on a 9-mile run today, and still feel good (if I had done this a month ago, I would have been passed out in my bed from exhaustion, as well as headaches and dizziness.)

Needless to say, I am thrilled and relieved. I did not know if this would ever fully clear up, and I was quite worried that I might be damaged goods for a while.

In hindsight, I think what helped me the most was knowing that if I was tired, it was ok to sleep – and I mean sleep! Some days I actually slept 15 hours. I also knew that I had to eliminate some of the things I enjoy most – coffee, a nice glass of wine, and exercise (for the most part). Any high-intensity exercise would make me feel like throwing up. I was able to do walks, which helped my mood.

I also have a supportive wife, that took over much of our household, driving, and parenting duties during this time. I really don’t know how I would have managed if I had been expected to go to a high-intensity job right away. I would have had to have taken time off – there would have been no way with my lowered concentration levels and energy.

It is a great feeling to be (seemingly) recovered. I have a new respect for the body and mind – how fragile they are, but also for how well they can heal if you let them.!

Happy 2012 everyone!
David

]]> Comment on Interview With Robert and Myrna Cherry of Cherry’s Assisted Living by admin http://www.assisted-living-directory.com/blog/index.php/interview-with-robert-and-myrna-cherry-of-cherrys-assisted-living/comment-page-1/#comment-2496 admin Sun, 25 Dec 2011 17:48:37 +0000 http://www.assisted-living-directory.com/blog/?p=435#comment-2496 Merry Christmas to you too Thomas - thanks for the note! Also wishing you a successful 2012! Merry Christmas to you too Thomas – thanks for the note! Also wishing you a successful 2012!

]]> Comment on Interview With Robert and Myrna Cherry of Cherry’s Assisted Living by Thomas G http://www.assisted-living-directory.com/blog/index.php/interview-with-robert-and-myrna-cherry-of-cherrys-assisted-living/comment-page-1/#comment-2489 Thomas G Sat, 24 Dec 2011 02:30:56 +0000 http://www.assisted-living-directory.com/blog/?p=435#comment-2489 Thank you very much for informative interview. Merry Christmas. Thank you very much for informative interview. Merry Christmas.

]]> Comment on Falling, Concussion, and Recovery – My Experience by admin http://www.assisted-living-directory.com/blog/index.php/falling-concussion-and-recovery-my-experience/comment-page-1/#comment-2411 admin Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:57:47 +0000 http://www.assisted-living-directory.com/blog/?p=415#comment-2411 Trish, you are great - I appreciate your comment. I actually did finish the shower myself, amazingly, and we aren't using the slippery one any more...I am feeling a little better every day, so that is something. Thank you for sharing about your brother - I am starting to re-think any activities that I do that could result in a second one....and a helmet will be standard issue going forward.... David Trish, you are great – I appreciate your comment. I actually did finish the shower myself, amazingly, and we aren’t using the slippery one any more…I am feeling a little better every day, so that is something. Thank you for sharing about your brother – I am starting to re-think any activities that I do that could result in a second one….and a helmet will be standard issue going forward….
David

]]> Comment on Falling, Concussion, and Recovery – My Experience by Trish http://www.assisted-living-directory.com/blog/index.php/falling-concussion-and-recovery-my-experience/comment-page-1/#comment-2410 Trish Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:23:08 +0000 http://www.assisted-living-directory.com/blog/?p=415#comment-2410 David, What an awful and scary experience! I'm happy you are on the mend and it sounds like you are doing all the right things to take care of yourself and get back to 100%. My brother, who has had epilepsy his entire life, has had his share of concussions (he wears a helmet now but even then, head injuries can occur). I fully appreciate how fragile our brains are. Thank you for sharing your story and what you've learned since, as you said, seniors are at risk for falls too. Oh, and you might want to hire someone to finish doing that bathroom work so you can stop using the other shower! :-) Trish www.robertssister.com caregiving. family. advocacy. David, What an awful and scary experience! I’m happy you are on the mend and it sounds like you are doing all the right things to take care of yourself and get back to 100%. My brother, who has had epilepsy his entire life, has had his share of concussions (he wears a helmet now but even then, head injuries can occur). I fully appreciate how fragile our brains are. Thank you for sharing your story and what you’ve learned since, as you said, seniors are at risk for falls too.

Oh, and you might want to hire someone to finish doing that bathroom work so you can stop using the other shower! :-)

Trish
http://www.robertssister.com
caregiving. family. advocacy.

]]> Comment on Falling, Concussion, and Recovery – My Experience by AGMark http://www.assisted-living-directory.com/blog/index.php/falling-concussion-and-recovery-my-experience/comment-page-1/#comment-2407 AGMark Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:49:27 +0000 http://www.assisted-living-directory.com/blog/?p=415#comment-2407 Really nice blog! Interesting read on the materials that you've posted. Feel free to visit our site on the innovation of elderly care as well; http://silverevolution.wordpress.com/ Meanwhile, do take care, it does look pretty painful :X Warm Regards! Really nice blog! Interesting read on the materials that you’ve posted. Feel free to visit our site on the innovation of elderly care as well; http://silverevolution.wordpress.com/
Meanwhile, do take care, it does look pretty painful :X

Warm Regards!

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