One of the most important decisions you need to make as a senior citizen is whether or not to move to a nursing home. While it can be difficult to leave one's own private house to live in a care home with other people, in many cases it's the best solution to ensure you get the best care possible around the clock. You'll find a host of other benefits, too, including a whole new social life.Also known as nursing or residential homes,...more
Author: Denzale MontgomeryMy son is only three years old and he sleeps in his own room by himself. The process of moving him into a room all his own was quite difficult at first because it took him awhile to get used to the thought of being in a room all alone. At times he would cry for his mother, and my wife would quickly run to his side and lay with him throughout the night. By, now he is used to his new room, there is only one huge problem. ...more
If you have been fortunate enough to watch your best friend age, you will also find that he has developed some physical problems and limitations. Taking care of an aging dog requires more of your time and more patience, but it is worth the effort. Many dogs go deaf as they age. When this happens you can no longer just call for your dog to come. Instead you will need to either get their attention and communicate with a your hands, or maneuver him where you want him to go. It is even more important to use a leash when on walks, as he will not be able to hear you calling him back if he runs into the street. Many dogs lose some or all of their sight. This is more difficult to deal with, as you have to make sure they have a clear path through the house and yard. If you have stairs, make sure the railing does not allow them to go through and fall to the ground below. Any part of the house where your small blind dog could walk off of and drop (an upstairs patio, upstairs landing), or an in-ground pool he could blindly fall into, needs to be somehow blocked. Chicken wire works fine. For a pool you might need to enclose it with a rod iron fence or a temporary chain link fence. Another thing...more
Sunrise Sports & Entertainment announced today that Cannatelli Builders has renewed and enhanced its multi-year marketing partnership as an official sponsor of the Florida Panthers and the BankAtlantic Center.It is a testament to this mutually beneficial partnership, as well as SSEs renowned ability to activate brands, that Cannatelli Builders has...more