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 […]
Caring for your loved one with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia can range from simple everyday jobs in the early stages to colossal tasks and challenges in the middle and later stages of the disease. This reality can and will challenge any relationship when you are acting as a memory loss caregiver in the […]
Self-sufficient Jacksonville seniors are finding that 55+ Active Retirement communities provide an exciting and active lifestyle, more manageable house sizes, plus the convenience of social and fitness services right at their fingertips. Who is Living in Active Retirement Communities in Jacksonville, St. Augustine and Orange Park? 55+ Active Retirement residents are typically in good health […]
Jacksonville, Assisted Living, Senior Care and Nursing Home communities provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere for seniors. Experienced care providers provide professional assistance with daily needs, medications, and appointments, a healthy diet while providing a secure living environment. These senior care communities go the extra mile to develop a sense of independence, and encourage daily […]
Senior care facilities offer residents a wide variety of care services and activities designed to meet the health care and lifestyle needs of their residents. To find the right assisted living community it’s critical to do your homework, here’s a listing of things that can help. List the Wants and Needs of Your Loved One: […]
As we age, it’s not unusual to have difficulty with daily activities such as showering, dressing, maintaining the house, running errands, socializing, and remembering to take your medications. If you are experiencing these and other difficulties associated with living in your own home, an Assisted Living facility may be your answer. As the name implies, […]
The ongoing demands of dealing with a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia can quickly become overwhelming. Initially, these demands may be met by family members or in-home care providers, but as the disease progresses the patient will almost certainly require round the clock supervision and help with activities like, bathroom visits, […]
If you are like most families, you have lots of questions about paying for assisted living. We thought it would be helpful to answer a few of the questions we hear most often. How can I pay for assisted living? Bridge Loans – If your family has decided to sell your senior loved one’s […]
People with Alzheimer’s and other forms of Dementia experience a gradual yet steady decline in cognitive ability, social awareness, overall memory, safety and understanding of everyday concepts. Unfortunately, individuals with Alzheimer’s and Dementia are at a much higher risk of falling victim to certain dangers around the home. Listed below are some of these threats, […]
All too often seniors that need additional help with different aspects of their daily lives are reluctant to ask for additional assistance. It’s important for family members and caregivers to be aware of the warning signs that may indicate it’s time to consider a move to an assisted living, nursing home, and senior care facility. Important […]
