Adira Nursing & Rehab

04/18/2026

People with Alzheimer’s disease may have trouble finding the right words or remembering what they want to say. This can make communication difficult. Use the tips below to better communicate with a person who has Alzheimer’s.

04/17/2026

The ultimate goal of self-care is to maintain physical and mental health, which is achieved by engaging in various activities that will help you get there. Such activities that are connected with self-care are those that have a positive impact on our emotional, physical, social, and spiritual well-being. As such, it is about whatever brings you joy in the long run, it does not have to cost anything, it is about doing things that you enjoy.

04/16/2026

Many factors may influence your risk of dementia, including genes, environment, and lifestyle. You can’t change some factors, but, as with many diseases, there may be steps you can take to help lower your risk. In general, leading a healthy lifestyle may help address risk factors that have been associated with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

04/15/2026

Your skin will change as you age, especially if you’ve spent a lot of time outdoors over the years. While sunshine is an excellent source of vitamin D, it can also lead to or accelerate wrinkles, dryness, age spots, bruising, and cancer. Other potential causes for these conditions can include dehydration, smoking, stress, and other health factors. Still, there are ways to increase your chances of having the healthiest skin possible as you age.

04/14/2026

Spring Cleaning tips!

04/13/2026

“There are only four kinds of people in the world: Those who have been caregivers. Those who are currently caregivers. Those who will be caregivers, and those who will need a caregiver.”
– Rosalyn Carter

04/12/2026

Memory loss can make daily routines confusing.

Check out this creation from Memoryboard. This design displays helpful reminders, daily notes, and encouragement throughout the day. Easy for them. Reassuring for you.

04/11/2026

Sometimes Caregiving Can Feel So Heavy...
"How to Handle Aging Parents Who Refuse Your Help"

When aging parents refuse help with everyday tasks, it can be stressful on adult children. Use these tips to talk about caregiving solutions!

04/10/2026

Imagine the indignity of being told “well, you don’t look like you have” dementia, PTSD, or another invisible disease.

04/09/2026

Scammers are offering Medicare beneficiaries cheek swabs for genetic testing that they claim will prevent cancer. This is really to get your Medicare number to bill for expensive genetic tests.

04/08/2026

We would love to showcase the residents in our community more on this social platform. If you have a loved one staying in our community, and you would like to see pictures of them in various life enrichment social activities please contact Jennifer at 989-484-9736, so we can fill out the proper consent form for this!

04/07/2026

“I Want to Go Home” in Alzheimer’s: Try 3 Kind Responses

If you've ever had a loved one in long-term care like an assisted living facility or a nursing home, the saddest five words you'll ever hear are, “I want to go home.” How do you handle this, you may ask? Delicately is probably the best answer I have for this one. Let's explore expert advice on handling this most challenging request!

https://dailycaring.com/when-someone-with-alzheimers-says-i-want-to-go-home-3-ways-to-respond/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ4wKtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEep4LiQGBRXD0zZLECcywKaOae5FQirqPzJ13s29tkGU4ktt_4qptGpHU8IQ8_aem_0PFLhjeTdcPHb-44DCu_bw

Someone with dementia saying “I want to go home” often means something else. Get 3 kind responses to calm, switch to another activity, & let go of the idea.