We help connect seniors to senior services such as assisted living, dementia care, home care, independent living, rehabilitation centers, retirement living and senior living in and around Jacksonville including: Orange Park, Ponte Vedra, and St. Augustine.
Fall prevention is an important topic for seniors. As we get older, ongoing physical changes, health issues, and the medications used to treat those conditions make falls even more likely. In fact, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: One in four Americans aged 65+ falls each year. Every 11 seconds, an […]
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 […]
– Written by Frank Gaeta Jr Dressing and undressing is not something many of us put much thought into, it is just a part of our everyday routine. However, this simplest of tasks can be extremely difficult for people who are recovering from surgery, are dealing with chronic illness, have certain physical disabilities, or struggle […]
During the 2017 hurricanes many Jacksonville seniors were not only fearful, but found it necessary to be evacuated from their home. Family members and caregivers can help to eliminate this fear and uncertainty of the hurricane season by having a simple stay-at-home or evacuation plan in place. Here are things you can do to help […]
If your loved one is living in an assisted living or nursing home community, it’s important that you to stay involved by acting as their advocate. You will need to be their voice if your loved one has difficulty communicating due to memory loss or is simply uncomfortable expressing their personal needs, desires and concerns. […]
We all know the benefits of being physically active, but are you aware of the importance of being socially active as you age? Regular social contact plays an important part in improving your mood and overall quality of life. If you are enjoying regular social interactions, you may be putting yourself at risk for depression […]
Question: I’ve always lived an active lifestyle, if I move to an assisted living or nursing home facility will I get bored and stop doing the things I love? Answer: Todays senior living facilities are not just focused on providing round the clock professional care, but are also committed to enriching lives by offering a […]
Dealing with a loved one’s Alzheimer’s disease can easily result in strong and varying opinions among family members. Upon initial diagnosis and as the disease progresses, caregiving issues and professional care decisions can often ignite family conflicts. The strategies below can help families cope with, and resolve the situation together. Tips for Resolving Family Conflicts […]
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 […]
The care needs for those with Alzheimer’s will change as the stages of the disease continue to advance over time. Although Alzheimer’s affects each person differently it can be expected that people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia will eventually require round the clock professional care. Alzheimer’s Care Planning: It is important to establishing a […]
