Camelot Community Blog
“Our communities offer serene & secure living with dedicated compassionate and qualified staff in six skilled nursing communities and one assisted living facility throughout South Louisiana. At Camelot you’ll feel at home.”
Choosing Short Term Rehabilitation or Long Term Care?
Short Term Rehabilitation and transitional care services are a wonderful option that bridges the gap between hospital and home. Unfortunately, there are instances where your senior may not regain enough independence to safely return home. In these cases, you may need...
Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. It is the most common form of dementia and can interfere with one’s ability to perform daily activities. Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of the aging...
Occupational Therapy For The Elderly
Occupational therapy is defined by dictionary.com as a form of therapy for those recuperating from physical or mental illness that encourages rehabilitation through the performance of activities required in daily life. This treatment typically involves meaningful...
Anxiety & The Elderly
What exactly is anxiety and where does it stem from? According to the Mayo Clinic, anxiety by definition is “an intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Fast heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating, and feeling tired may occur.” To...
Tips to helping your Senior stay mentally sharp
Age associated memory impairment is considered a normal part of the aging process. As our bodies age, there is a noticeable difference in overall functionality for all parts of the body, including the brain. You may notice it takes you a bit longer to learn things or...
Using Technology to Care for your Parents with Dementia
Dementia is a frightening condition with the primary symptom being declining memory loss and the overall inability to perform simple problem-solving tasks. Additionally, it impacts a person’s ability to think critically, whilst affecting the language patterns. It is a...
Difference between Assisted Living & Nursing Homes
When you begin to recognize the signs that your loved one is in need of a higher level of care than what you are able to offer, lots of emotion, followed by lots of questions, begin pouring in. The current caregiver often feels guilty for not being able to handle it...
Speech & Language Therapy in Long Term Care Facilities
When you hear the term “speech therapy”, you likely think of children overcoming a stutter or learning articulation skills. The natural digression in speech as one ages often can be corrected with speech therapy with very similar methods used to help children with...
Camelot Senior Living – New Year Resolutions
Having made it through more new years than most and with more years under their belt in general, Camelot in Broussard residents offer their insights and wisdom into making the best New Year’s resolutions and sharing some of their own. Some of the residents say...
Q&A: When the time comes for long-term care, how do I navigate Medicare and Medicaid?
What’s the easiest way to explain the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? Medicare is a federal program provided through the social security office. When you pay into social security, you pay a Medicare tax. Medicare does not pay for long-term nursing home care....