Reading Time: 3 minutes After I returned to work following maternity leave, my mom took care of my son during the day. This put us in almost constant contact, and it was obvious when the occasional repeated story became a daily occurrence (sometimes multiple times a day). After I brought this up to my dad, he admitted he’d noticed
Read More.Reading Time: 4 minutes Transitioning to skilled care often comes on the heels of increased health needs and declining abilities to manage activities of daily living. Often, these changing needs are already leading to social isolation, but moving to skilled care can increase loneliness for seniors, too. But this doesn’t have to be the case. Seniors in skilled care
Read More.Reading Time: 3 minutes Better sleep, reduced stress, improved immunity, enhanced cognition, and better heart health are among the benefits of spending time in nature. For seniors recovering from acute illness or injury and those managing chronic conditions (including dementia), several studies show improved outcomes with horticultural therapy (HT). Defined as “an intervention involving indoor or outdoor planting and
Read More.Reading Time: 7 minutes For decades and still today, the senior care industry (including skilled care, rehabilitation, and memory care) has remained profitable by filling large buildings with patients while keeping staffing ratios low. Their long hallways, high staff turnover, and emphasis on bare minimum requirements leave seniors feeling isolated and at higher risk for deteriorating well-being. These are
Read More.Reading Time: 6 minutes From nearly deadly dehydration to pandemic mismanagement, Rhonda has advocated for her parents’ care since her father’s increasingly complex medical needs proved unsustainable for in-home care. After her father passed away, her mother, Irene experienced a fall that led to her own needs for rehabilitation and skilled care. In 2020, Rhonda was already unhappy with
Read More.Reading Time: 4 minutes At The Restoracy, these questions aren’t hypothetical. They’re answered daily in moments both elaborately planned and beautifully ordinary providing seven essential ways for seniors to thrive while receiving skilled care, rehabilitation, or memory care services. Meals can create natural connection and comfort. Since his admission, Tom* had withdrawn into himself, participating little, connecting less.
Read More.Reading Time: 4 minutes While medication remains essential in managing Parkinson’s, research increasingly shows that the best outcomes for maintaining quality of life and independence come from a more comprehensive approach—one that pairs medical treatment with targeted movement, skilled care, and a supportive environment. At The Restoracy, we’ve embraced this philosophy through our use of Delay the Disease, an
Read More.Reading Time: 3 minutes At The Restoracy, quality of life is more than routine check-ins and prescribed meal plans. It’s about restoring health, dignity, and familiarity — every single day. That happens through three core principles: creating a true sense of home, offering rehabilitation that reignites purpose, and delivering memory care that honors life. Let’s take a closer look
Read More.Reading Time: 5 minutes Healthy aging isn’t just about living longer, it’s also about living better. Genetics play a role in shaping our health and aging, but our choices and habits around our physical, cognitive, and social health have an impact, too. Cultivating behaviors that support healthy aging can start at any age (in fact, the earlier the better)
Read More.Reading Time: 4 minutes Many people don’t fully understand senior nursing care in long-term care facilities. Not all facilities caring for seniors are licensed, and while private-pay-only facilities may market themselves as offering superior care, they aren’t always held to the same rigorous state and federal standards. These regulations ensure medical professionals (RNs, LPNs, and CNAs) are licensed and
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