Transitioning your loved one from their own home and independence can be a very challenging time. During this time, many factors can weigh on a family as they work to decide the best path. Here are the three biggest challenges to any family facing this decision. Level of Care The first biggest challenge is determining […]
It can be difficult to make the decision to send your loved one to an assisted living or nursing home facility, which is why many people choose instead to care for their aging family members at home. However, while rewarding, family caregiving can be highly demanding and stressful. It’s important to include a plan for […]
Memory Care and Assisted Living professionals are exerts at dealing with those suffering from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Not only do they provide round the clock help with dressing, toileting, personal hygiene and all aspect of resident care, they have become skilled at the art of successfully communicating with those placed in their […]
It’s no secret that when your aging loved ones are living in their own home the endless tasks of daily life are never done. Cooking, cleaning, home and gardening maintenance, setting appointments, going to the doctor, grocery and pharmacy are just a few of the numerous tasks that need to be done, almost every day. […]
A proposed move to a Nursing Home, Assisted Living or any type of Senior Care Community can be an extremely stressful time. Here are some of the ways you can help to support your loved one: Always Acknowledge Your Loved One’s Feelings Even in the best of situations, where your loved one willingly chose fulltime […]
If your loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia and needs more care than you can provide at home, it’s time to consider a round the clock, professional memory care community. These memory care communities offer improved quality of life for residents and peace of mind for friends and family. Memory care communities are […]
If your noticing changes in your loved one’s behavior or mental and physical health it could be time to discuss a move to a senior care community. Talking with your loved one about a move to Assisted Living or Nursing Home community can be an extremely sensitive subject. It can be made easier if you start […]
We all know that a challenged brain is a happy brain, and an active body is a healthy body. That why Assisted Living facilities are so beneficial to the overall physical and mental health of their senior residence. Staffed with professional caregivers these senior care facilities provide physical and metal exercises, games and activities designed […]
Because seniors take independent living seriously, it can be very difficult to discuss the possibility of moving to an assisted living or nursing home community. To help make the conversation easier, here are a few important indicators that your senior loved one may need the professional help that senior care facilities can provide. Overall Health: If your […]
Loneliness can increase health risks for seniors: Many seniors living at home are dealing with loneliness because they may not be getting the regular amount of socialization, stimulation and communication they need. This feeling of isolation can seriously impact the physical and mental health of our much-loved seniors. For many aging adults, the key to […]
