Aromatherapy for the Elderly
Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that involves the use of essential oils, or other sources, for their aromatic properties. Aromatherapy can be used to improve one's physical and mental health and mood. In a senior environment, we typically use aromatherapy to ease the symptoms of anxiety, depression, and insomnia; and to boost the memory and improve the mood of those living with dementia. It can also be used generally to help people relax after a long day. There
Happy Valentine's Day From Holistically Devoted
We here at Holistically Devoted Assisted Living Facility (HDAL) would like to wish you all a happy Valentine's Day. We hope your day is filled with nothing but love. For those who have taken the time to read about us, the owners of HDAL, you would see that we operate our facility together as a married couple. On this Valentine's Day, our third as a married couple and first as the co-owners of HDAL, we are happy and proud to be able to call each other valentines for the rest o
Fall Prevention for the Elderly
Falls, and the risk of falling, present a very serious issue to the aging community. An interesting, yet very unfortunate fact, is that each year 1 in 3 adults over the age of 65 fall in, and around, their homes. Out of these falls, 20-30% can cause moderate to severe bodily injury, including the possibility of brain injuries and death. We here at Holistically Devoted Assisted Living Facility (HDAL) take very seriously the risk of our residents falling, and have implemented v
