Older adults who live at home but need a little extra help can turn to home health care. At Wickshire Senior Living Norman, we offer a hospital-level care standard that enables you or a loved one to stay home while receiving medical or personal care. Learn more about the benefits of home health care and how…
It can be overwhelming to begin your search for the right assisted living community. It is one of the largest personal and financial investments you are likely to make in your lifetime and is likely to be a brand new venture to most prospective residents. However, the search for a senior living community is very…
As a person gets older, their children begin to build their own lives. Mobility changes, making it hard to get around to all of the locations they used to visit. Staying connected with family and friends seems to be much harder to do. That doesn’t have to be the case. There are many ways to…
As a person gets older, their needs change. They need help more often. Eyesight starts to struggle, as does reaction time. That makes getting around more challenging. At the same time, mobility becomes more difficult for day-to-day tasks. For those who have aging parents, talk about expectations, needs, and changes. In some cases, it may…
Many people struggle with pain and complications from shingles as older adults. Early detection of this condition can often mean getting support sooner, which could mean reducing the length of illness. To do this, it is essential to know the signs of shingles in older adults. In a senior living community like Wickshire Senior Living…
For most people, there is a need to get some level of support and care as they get older. The question is, what type of care is right for you? Home health care is one of the options many consider because it allows them to remain in their home longer. It’s a good idea to…
Getting older often means completing tasks at home, and meeting healthcare needs on your own can be challenging. Mobility issues, illness, and a lack of energy can make it hard to get all of those needs met. That is when the cost of home care becomes something to think about and plan for going forward.…
Staying as fit and healthy as possible ensures the most active lifestyle. It also directly impacts a person’s quality of life. One way to ensure that is to consistently prevent osteoporosis, one of the most common debilitating conditions for older adults. At Wickshire Senior Living Norman, we offer a range of senior living services, including…
When someone you love has a fatal illness or condition, hospice care offers comfort and support during their final days. While you can choose hospice care within our location, for many people, keeping their loved one at home is most important. Hospice care at home is comfortable and provides the support your loved one needs.…
Having a pet, such as a dog or a cat, may significantly improve your quality of life. Pets are like family to many people. They provide constant companionship and create opportunities for interaction, whether it is a game of fetch or a bit of snuggling on a rainy day. Pet ownership is a valuable investment…