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.
We all know how important social activities are to stimulate the minds of young children, but did you also know how important they are for our aging family members? Encouraging seniors to stay mentally active and social helps them stay healthy, keep a positive attitude and extend their quality of life. Regular social contact can […]
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 […]
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 […]
Assessing Early Stage Dementia Care Needs: If your loved one is living independently with early stage dementia or Alzheimer’s you will need to assess their changing care needs on a regular basis. Listed below are things to look for each time you visit their home. ü Is your loved one eating regular nutritious meals? ü […]
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. […]
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 […]
