Although just dropping by can be a nice surprise for your loved one, a little advanced planning will help to insure a pleasant visit and that your loved one is available and ready to receive visitors. Here are a few proven tips to make everyone’s experience more enjoyable. Call ahead and make a […]
There is no doubt that caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease is an ongoing challenge. In addition to providing care like bathing, feeding and dressing, caregivers are responsible for finding engaging activities to keep their loved one mentally active and to prevent boredom. Whether a craft or a task, therapeutic activities, […]
When a senior loved one needs daily assistance, many families will need to make a choice between assisted living and in home care. It’s a complex decision where the answer will depend on your specific situation. Here are some key factors to consider. Determine how much help is needed Before making any decisions, it’s necessary […]
Assisted Living and Senior Care facilities provide a warm and welcoming environment of care for Jacksonville seniors, in addition to helping with daily needs like medications, appointments, nutrition and round the clock security. Senior living and senior care facilities also go the extra mile to encourage new friendships and daily activities to keep residents healthy […]
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, approximately 5 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s, and other forms of dementia. In reality, the number is likely much higher, as not everyone talks with their medical professionals or even recognizes their gradual decline in cognitive ability and increasing memory loss. Individuals’ with Alzheimer’s are at a higher […]
The ever changing physical, emotional and mental demands of dealing with loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia can be overwhelming. Initially, these demands may be met by family members and friends or in home care providers. However, as the disease progresses the care recipient will almost certainly require 24 hour professional supervision […]
As seniors take their independence very seriously, it can be difficult to talk to them about a possible move from their existing home to a Jacksonville senior living or nursing home community. It’s not always obvious that older adults need the professional help senior living facilities provide, so here are a few important things to […]
If your loved one with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia requires more care than you can provide at home, a professional care facility may be the best option. Different types of facilities provide different levels of care, depending on the person’s needs. You can learn about the different types of residential memory care facilities […]
As we age, it’s normal to have an occasional lapse of memory. However memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia is more than occasional memory loss. It’s a serious condition that will continue to increase as the disease progresses and one that will affect the overall safety and well-being of your loved […]
A time of joy, the holidays bring up memories of family, home and established traditions. Unfortunately, the holidays may also be a sad time for loved ones living in assisted living, nursing home and senior care facilities. As the holiday season is quickly approaching it’s time to start visits and how you and your […]
