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.
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: […]
Because seniors take independent living seriously, it can be very difficult to discuss the possibility of moving to an assisted living or nursing home community. To help make the conversation easier, here are a few important indicators that your senior loved one may need the professional help that senior care facilities can provide. Overall Health: If your […]
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, […]
It goes without saying that providing fulltime care for your loved one can be a tireless and thankless job. Many families find great joy in providing round the clock care for seniors, but the physical, emotional and financial consequences for the family caregiver can be overwhelming without regular outside support, such as professional respite care. […]
It should be expected that those suffering with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia may experience increasing problems with verbal communications. They can regularly experience problems finding the right words, remembering names, events and places. Those suffering from these conditions can easily become confused, frustrated and angry as they try to communicate with family and […]
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, […]
For many, family caregiving can be a rewarding experience, but it’s not uncommon for the caregiver to face challenges that leave them feeling overwhelmed, anxious and exhausted by their 24/7 duties. Common caregiver challenges include: Time Management: Caregivers typically have less time for themselves and other family members. They will often sacrifice the things they […]
Becoming the caregiver for your loved one or deciding to hire a professional caregiver is a difficult choice and possibly a life changing decision. It’s important to consider all the options when you come to the realization that your loved one can no longer care for themselves safely, or when their healthcare needs become more […]
Everyone enjoys being included in holiday activities. It’s all about spending special times together, feeling included, and enjoying the good company of family and friends. It’s important to encourage older adults to join in the holiday activities whenever possible, but be careful not to overdo it. Always pace activities and modify them to align with […]
Loneliness can increase health risks for seniors: Many seniors living at home are dealing with loneliness because they may not be getting the regular amount of socialization, stimulation and communication they need. This feeling of isolation can seriously impact the physical and mental health of our much-loved seniors. For many aging adults, the key to […]
