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 […]
Retirement communities, also known as 55+ communities, are a smart choice for active seniors in Jacksonville who need a change, but are not yet ready for assisted living. For seniors that are self-sufficient, and do not require nursing or memory care, a 55+ community can marry their need for an active lifestyle with the convenience […]
We can all be forgetful, but how do you know when it’s time to start having discussions about the possibility of Alzheimer’s or dementia? Your loved one’s needs will change as they progress in their later years, and even more drastically so if they are struggling with early-stage dementia or Alzheimer’s. The state of their […]
The effects of COVID-19 have many American families reeling from financial loss. So what do you do when your loved one needs to move to assisted living? How do you pay for critical senior living services in a time of financial hardship? Luckily, there are many options to help offset, or even entirely cover, the […]
As their memory continues to fail, those suffering with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia will find it increasingly difficult to function and live independently. Each new day can being new challenges, and as circumstances continue to worsted, it’s more than likely that your loved one will require round the clock professional care. Alzheimer’s and […]
Without question caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease is an ongoing challenge. In home caregivers, in addition to providing care like medication management, bathing, feeding and dressing, are also responsible for finding engaging activities to keep their loved one active, mentally challenged and to prevent boredom. Whether it’s a hobby or […]
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 […]
