Tag: Assisted Living
In-Home Care Versus Assisted Living In Carlsbad
While many older adults live independently through their entire lives, for some older Americans, this is not a realistic option. Some people simply need a bit of extra help navigating through the details of everyday life. When one reaches a point where extra help is necessary, you have to debate whether to opt for in-home Read More
Reasons To Consider Memory Care Assisted Living In Carlsbad
Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of Americans, and while it is difficult and frightening for the person affected by the disease, it is also a devastating diagnosis for loved ones. Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s can be extraordinarily challenging, and assisted living in Carlsbad or assisted living in Oceanside might be a better option both Read More
Assisted Living San Diego: Choosing The Right Facility
Obviously simply making the decision to move into a facility for assisted living in San Diego is a huge decision. The next step is to select the best possible assisted living facility, and often people worry that they are not finding the “perfect” place for themselves or for a loved one. When you are searching Read More
San Diego Assisted Living Vs. Living At Home
While it might seem advantageous to live in your home, there are many reasons why it can make sense to consider assisted living. In many cases, choosing to move into an assisted living apartment can be a better option than staying in your home. Depression is very common in older adults, and there are many Read More
Facts About Assisted Living
There are so many different types of eldercare, it can be confusing to try and figure out what it all means. You might be searching for an in-home caregiver, looking for a board and care facility, hunting for a skilled nursing facility, in need of memory care or perhaps you simply want to find an Read More
Reduce The Stress Of Moving Into Assisted Living
While it might seem like simply making the decision to move into an assisted living community was the toughest choice you have to make, for many people downsizing, packing and moving ends up being the most stressful part of the journey. Over the years we collect a lot of stuff, and many items have sentimental Read More
Questions To Ask When Visiting An Assisted Living Facility
Assisted Living is an option that can be appealing to older adults that need a little bit of help with daily tasks but still wish to live an active and independent lifestyle. Many of your personal and custodial needs are met in these types of communities, and you also enjoy a wide range of social Read More
The Journey of Eldercare Placement – Assisted Living
One of the wonderful aspects of care options for seniors is the variety that is available. For some, small residential Board and Care homes are a great fit due to the intimate size and higher ratio of caregivers to residents. For others, the larger Assisted Living communities are a more attractive choice due to the Read More
How To Know If Your Loved One Might Need Assisted Living
It is very difficult, especially on an emotional level, to decide when an aging parent, family member or even your spouse might need to move into an assisted living community. In some cases, a stroke or heart attack will make the transition necessary, but most of the time the decline in an individual’s functionality is Read More
Helping Your Parent Transition To Assisted Living
Moving is always a difficult and trying experience, but it can be even more so if you are helping your parent transition to an assisted living community. Many seniors have lived in their homes for decades and are sad to leave their old, comfortable trappings behind even if it is in their best interest to Read More