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 […]
Health and safety concerns increase as we age; this is especially true for seniors who live alone. As we grow older our bone become more fragile and loss of balance becomes more of an everyday issue. Slips and falls as well as kitchen and bathroom injuries are all too common among seniors nationwide, and unfortunately […]
Assisted Living Communities Improve the Life of Jacksonville Seniors Assisted living facilities can be the ideal solution for bridging the gap between in-home independent living and assisted living care. They provide professional long-term care for seniors who have reached a stage in life where they need additional help and supervision. In addition to offering nutritious […]
Sure, you want to find a professional senior care facility that provides round the clock care, safety, nutritious meals, medication management and daily planned activities. But it’s just as important to select one that has the following qualities to help improve your loved ones overall physical and mental health, lifestyle and happiness. Passion Find an […]
When caring for your loved one at home is no longer possible or if there are safety issues, it may be time to move to assisted living. It is recommended that you start by talking with an Elder Law attorney to learn about the different ways to plan for your loved ones care and ongoing […]
