Theodore, AL – 3 Common Misconceptions about Assisted Living Introducing the idea of moving into assisted living to an elderly loved one may feel very uncomfortable.  A lot of people hold negative feelings about assisted living.  This feelings could be fueled by common myths and misconceptions.  Below are three common misconceptions many people have about […]

Theodore, AL – Preparing a Loved One for a Move to Assisted Living It took quite a bit of time for Stacy’s mother to finally agree that assisted living was the best option for her. Stacy had been worried about her mother’s well-being, especially because she had suffered a mild stroke not too long ago […]

Common Services at Assisted Living Communities near Theodore, AL Looking into assisted living can be potentially a very traumatic experience for certain individuals. For those who had been reluctant to even consider moving into an assisted living facility because they had preconceived notions about them, they may not understand what type of services exist at […]

Planning a Safe Stay at Assisted Living in Theodore, AL Moving into assisted living is often considered a significant life decision. An elderly individual who has realized that he or she can no longer maintain their home or wants to live in a community with other elderly individuals may choose an assisted living facility as […]

There is a common and old adage that states: home is where the heart is. It can mean a lot of things to many different people, but it generally states that where you live isn’t as important as how you live. You could be just as happy and comfortable in an apartment as you might […]

Do you have an elderly loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? Maybe you have been caring for him for some time, or she’s been cared for by her spouse, but you realize that it’s beginning to be too much. At some point, the topic of assisted living may come up. When it does, […]

“ Story concerning how to discuss Assisted living when Dad wants to live with you” The other day you called your father to check on him.  Ever since he’s been alone in a relatively large home (too large for him, you think), you’ve been concerned about his health and well-being.  He keeps mentioning that he […]

(A story from a friend) Last year she tried to convince her father that he should consider assisted living.  He didn’t want to hear it, even though he visited the doctors and hospitals more last year than at any other time in his life.  Accepting nature, and learning that you’re not able to do some […]

Trying to decide whether your mother should be in a personal care home, or other assisted living facility can be a challenging task. The last thing you want is for your mother to be uncomfortable, frightened, and lonely.  So you’ve taken the time, and determined that even though an in home care provider may have […]