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 […]
Checklist: What to Bring When Moving a Parent to Assisted Living
Are you getting ready to help your parent move into an assisted living community? If so, you may be wondering what to pack. Because assisted living apartments are limited on space, your parent will need to streamline their belongings down to just the essentials. Chances are, your parent has lived in the same home for […]
Ask the Expert: How to Find and Choose an Assisted Living Community for a Parent
If your parent or older loved one needs a little extra help with daily tasks, it might be time to consider assisted living. In an assisted living community, residents live independently but receive assistance with daily activities like medication management, grooming, bathing, and getting dressed. When it comes to finding and choosing an assisted living […]
5 Steps to Take When a Parent Needs Assisted Living
We all want our parents to be as safe, healthy, and independent as possible as they grow older. But for most adult children, there comes a point when you realize that living at home is no longer the best option for your parent. If you start to see your parent’s health decline or notice signs […]
What to Expect in Assisted Living
Choosing an assisted living community for an aging parent or loved one is a life-changing decision. While it can be a difficult choice to make, moving to an assisted living community is often the best decision for a loved one’s health, safety, and well-being. If you’re just beginning to look at assisted living communities, you […]
What to Look For When Touring Assisted Living Communities
Choosing an assisted living community is an important decision. The number of choices can be overwhelming, and because no two communities are exactly alike, it takes time to research, compare, and evaluate your options. Whether you’re looking for yourself or a loved one, it’s helpful to take a tour of potential communities to determine which […]
5 Fun Things to Do When Visiting Loved Ones in Assisted Living
If you have a loved one in assisted living, you know how important it is to visit them regularly. Studies show that staying connected with friends and family helps seniors reduce feelings of stress and loneliness, leading to a better quality of life. Researchers also find that having strong social relationships is linked to improved […]
