When it’s time to find memory care and support for a loved one, you might not know what to expect, especially if you’ve never visited a memory care community before. Like many people, you may even have outdated ideas of what memory care is really like. The truth is, memory care has changed tremendously over […]
Top Questions to Ask When Touring a Memory Care Community
When a parent or loved one is living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, it’s essential to find care that meets their unique needs. While many caregivers want their loved ones to stay in a home environment as long as possible, eventually, they will need more care than can be provided at home. […]
New Year’s Goals for Family Caregivers
A brand new year is right around the corner, bringing plenty of opportunities for a fresh start. If you’re the sole caregiver for an aging parent or loved one, now is a great time to take a step back and ask yourself, “How am I really doing?” All too often, caregivers put their own needs […]
Is it Time for Assisted Living? 5 Signs to Look for This Holiday Season
Now that the holidays are in full swing, many of us will be traveling home to celebrate with family from near and far. With all your family members in one place, the holidays can be a good time to check on your aging parents and make sure they’re still safe and happy in their home. […]
Visiting a Parent in Assisted Living: 5 Tips for a Memorable Visit
You spent hours researching, touring, and comparing senior living options before finding the right fit for your parent. Now that your mother or father has made the move to an assisted living community and settled in, it’s time to visit them in their new space for the first time. The first few visits with your […]
What Are “Activities of Daily Living?”
If you’re just starting to look for senior living options for a parent or loved one, you might come across some confusing terminology. Two acronyms you may see while researching senior living communities are activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). These terms are used by healthcare professionals to determine […]
How Does Assisted Living Cater to Introverts and Extroverts?
Generally speaking, we all fall into one of two broad personality types: introverts and extroverts. The main difference between extroverts and introverts is where they draw their energy. Extroverts gain energy by being around other people. Introverts, on the other hand, lose energy by being around too many people at one time; they recharge by […]
Simple Ways to Show Thanks to Senior Loved Ones This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and it’s the perfect holiday to take time to express gratitude for our family and friends. Are you wondering how you can make this Thanksgiving extra special for the senior in your life? Here are some of our favorite ideas to thank your loved ones and show them how much they’re […]
5 Things to Know About Assisted Living
As the number of aging baby boomers increases, thousands of older adults are choosing to move to assisted living communities rather than “age in place” at home. But despite its growing popularity, many older adults and their families still don’t know about the benefits of moving to assisted living or understand how it differs from other […]
Moving a Parent to Assisted Living: Helpful Strategies for a Stress-Free Transition
Moving a parent to assisted living can be an emotionally difficult experience for everyone involved. Your parent might be apprehensive about leaving their home filled with memories. They could also be nervous about getting older, meeting new friends, and adapting to life in a new space. You and your family might be nervous about the […]
