It’s easy to assume that making certain decisions will solve every problem. Unfortunately, that often isn’t the case. In fact, it’s rarely the case. For example, a senior who ultimately decides assisted living would be a good asset for them may do so with some reluctance, more often by being pressured by family and friends. […]

Your mother is advancing in years. You have been concerned about her well-being at home for some time. You know she is not as safe as she once was, and you wished she had more things to do during the day. You’ve talked about assisted living, especially since you don’t live close enough to her […]

Your father wasn’t too keen on the idea of assisted living at first, but eventually he came around. You were relieved because looking after him was taking a toll. You didn’t have a lot of time, but because you live relatively close to him, everyone else in your family was looking to you to step […]

Everyone has different interests. What may be interesting to one individual may be completely boring or of absolutely no interest to another. When seniors are considering assisted living, there’s a lot of talk about the various activities that go on in these facilities. Every assisted living facility is different. It’s important not to get caught […]

What does it really mean to be an introvert? Essentially, that means a person will spend more time by themselves, be less comfortable getting out to meet others and socializing, and may have extreme difficulty in a new living situation. When a person is an introvert, they may have extreme difficulty even contemplating assisted living. […]

It’s easy to think suggesting a move for an aging parent is letting them down. If we notice an elderly family member beginning to struggle with their own basic care and constantly worry about their safety, we may think about other options. We may talk to them about moving in with us, taking on a […]

Assisted Living in Theodore AL You know your mother would do well at assisted living. In fact, you are completely convinced this would be the best thing for her. When you bring up the topic with her, though, she is resistant. It’s causing a lot of frustration for you and you lay awake at night […]

Assisted Living in Theodore AL New Year’s Eve is just around the corner. For those seniors who may have been dealing with a number of challenges so far, especially in living alone, assisted living may be a topic that comes up. For some, it comes up frequently. Many seniors discount the idea of assisted living […]

Assisted Living in Theodore AL Assisted living is one of many topics people often don’t want to discuss. That’s usually the direct result of misinformation or various misconceptions about it. A lot of people have this preconceived notion that assisted living is really nothing more than glamorized nursing home care. However, the truth is that […]