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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
When to Talk About Elder Care?
If you are the younger sibling or adult child of an elderly person, you know that eventually you will need to speak to your loved one about their future care needs. Sitting down with a family member to talk about their future is very difficult, especially if your loved one seems functional. You may be Read More
Assess the Nursing Home Menu Before Deciding
There are many different things to consider before choosing a nursing home for yourself or making a recommendation to a loved one. You will want to assess the quality of the staff, the overall cleanliness of the home, the comfort of the rooms, and many other different features. Don’t overlook the nursing home menu. A 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
Senior Housing Tip – Overall Impressions Matter
Whether you are willing to admit it or not, we all need help as we age. For seniors, this raises the issue of housing options that cater to their unique situation whether they could use just a bit of help with daily chores or need full time medical assistance. The housing options available to seniors Read More
Alzheimer’s Disease Legal Issues to Consider
When a person close to you is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, a host of problems have to be dealt with immediately and in the future. One area that needs to be looked at closely involves the legal issues that arise from an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. To say the field of law is complex is a minor Read More
Experience of Senior Care Homes
Have you ever worked with someone who is inexperienced? It can be quite frustrating. Imagine if it occurred when you’re facing a life-changing decision. When it comes to finding a safe new home for an aging loved one, many factors come into play. How important is it to consider the experience of the senior care Read More