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 Self-Care Tips for Caregivers
It’s estimated that 34.2 million American adults are unpaid caregivers to an older adult, often a spouse, parent, or other relative. Family caregivers help with a range of different daily activities, from dressing, grooming, bathing, and medication management to providing assistance with tasks like housekeeping, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and transportation. But while the level […]
Capturing Memories: Interview an Older Loved One Today!
Many older adults have fascinating stories to tell about their lives, but they don’t always have an outlet to share them. The next time you visit your loved one, consider setting aside some time to interview them about their lives and memories. Here are some wonderful ways to capture and preserve your loved one’s stories […]
The Pros and Cons of “Aging in Place”
Many older adults say they want to remain at home as they grow older, a decision called “aging in place.” However, the choice to age in place isn’t always as simple as it may seem. While staying at home has some obvious advantages, there are also several potential downsides to aging in place that might […]
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 […]
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 […]
5 Things to Consider Before Moving Aging Parents Into Your Home
When your aging parent can no longer safely live alone in their home, your first instinct might be to invite them to move in with you. If so, you’re not alone. According to a 2015 report from AARP on caregiving in America, more than one in three older adults who receive caregiver support from a […]
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 […]
Top Decorating Tips for Assisted Living
Moving to an assisted living community can be one of the best decisions to make for an aging parent or loved one’s long-term health, safety, and quality of life. But for older adults who have lived in the same place for many years, adjusting to a new home in assisted living can be understandably difficult. […]
How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Loved Ones in Assisted Living
Valentine’s Day is a perfect occasion to show the special people in your life just how much you care. It’s also a reminder to spend some extra time with older loved ones, who may be feeling some loneliness or sadness this time of year – especially if they have a spouse who has passed away. […]
