It’s a good idea not to assume an aging senior will be completely fine moving into assisted living.
Transitioning to Assisted Living Can Be Stressful, Even When the Senior Is Excited
February 4, 2020 by ·
Three Reasons It’s Not Healthy to Spend All Day with Mom at Assisted Living
January 21, 2020 by ·
Three simple reasons why it’s not healthy to either spend all day on the phone checking in with her or visiting daily when she first moves into an assisted living facility.
3 Tips That Will Help You Choose the Ideal Assisted Living Facility for Mom
December 10, 2019 by ·
You understand that assisted living is one of the best options for aging seniors.
While Mom Might Certainly Benefit from Assisted Living, Dad’s Not Ready for That Move
October 21, 2019 by ·
Trying to convince aging parents that assisted living is a great option to consider can often feel like trying to herd cats.
‘Knowing’ the Topic of Assisted Living Is Going to Be Met with Anger, What Can You Do When You Feel Out of Options?
June 11, 2019 by ·
Don’t make assumptions; some seniors are already open for a change from their isolated, lonely life when they struggle daily. Assisted living offers that, and much more.
You Might Want to Focus on These Three Things When Touring an Assisted Living Facility
January 21, 2019 by ·
It’s highly advisable to go on a tour before buying into any property or signing a lease for an apartment, office facility, or other significant investment. When an aging senior considers assisted living, doing so sight unseen is not advisable. That’s why many of the better, higher quality assisted living facilities provide tour opportunities for […]
When Mom Wants an Assisted Living Facility Close to Her and You Want Her Moving Closer to You: Who Blinks First?
July 24, 2018 by ·
It’s taken many months, possibly even years, but finally your mother has agreed to move into an assisted living facility. This has felt like a wonderful relief, but something is not quite right. When you were talking to her about assisted living, you were trying to convince her to move closer to you. You thought […]
The Right Time to Discuss Assisted Living Options Is … When?
May 15, 2018 by ·
For some families, spouses, siblings, or even friends, the notion of talking about assisted living to somebody who is obviously having difficulty with their own care is not easy. In reality, though, the best time to begin discussing assisted living is long before it might actually be needed. Why is this the best time? People […]
Yes, Seniors Can Enjoy as Much Privacy as They Want at Assisted Living
March 13, 2018 by ·
If you live in your own house or apartment, having long since left those college days of shared rooms, living spaces, and kitchens behind, it’s a great feeling, isn’t it? You have as much privacy as you want. Of course, when you get married, have children, or take on roommates to help pay the bills, […]
It’s Amazing When an Aging Parent Finally Agrees to Consider Assisted Living
December 5, 2017 by ·
Cindy’s children would never have described her as being headstrong or stubborn, but when she was in her 70s and began showing signs of needing help around the house, she wouldn’t even consider assisted living. Her family did research. Her children and other family members did a lot of research into assisted living and other […]
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