Don’t be so quick to pull them out, bring them home with you, or try to move them back into a different environment, such as a smaller apartment or condo. Encourage them. Listen to them.
Adapting to Assisted Living Might Take Some, So Don’t Give Up and Don’t Give in Too Quick
July 16, 2019 by ·
Now You KNOW Something Has to Change, but What’s the Next Step in Convincing Your Aging Father Assisted Living Is the Best Choice?
July 9, 2019 by ·
Don’t just try to tell him what he should be thinking, feeling, or doing; listen to his words, his concerns, his doubts, etc.
3 Clear Signs an Aging Parent Would Benefit from Assisted Living
July 1, 2019 by ·
Quality of life often improves for most people when they finally see the benefits assisted living offers and agrees to move.
What Happens When an Aging Senior Chooses Assisted Living, but They Find Themselves Surrounded by Others with Dementia?
June 25, 2019 by ·
This is certainly a question that can sometimes be overlooked until that senior is dealing with the effects directly.
What Time of the Year Is the Best Time to Move into Assisted Living?
June 18, 2019 by ·
When an elderly person moves into assisted living for the first time, there will be a lot to explore.
‘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.
3 Strategies That Might Get Your Mom to (At Least) THINK About Assisted Living
June 5, 2019 by ·
She may just assume this is fine with you, that you can handle it, but if she understands you are pushing yourself beyond your limits and getting stressed out as her primary caregiver, she might be far more inclined to be open-minded about assisted living.
Learning to Love Life Again Is Possible Once You Understand the True Value of Assisted Living
May 29, 2019 by ·
By choosing assisted living, seniors still maintain independence and full autonomy, but they suddenly have a place that offers the optimal level of support and some wonderful activities that can help them (once again) learn to love life each day.
Active Seniors (or Seniors Who WISH to Be More Active) Invariably Find Assisted Living a Great ASSET in Later Life
May 21, 2019 by ·
Getting older can be exciting for some, but it’s going to bring along with it a few challenges unique to seniors, namely losing muscle and strength and therefore having more difficulty performing even the most basic tasks of everyday life.
A Supportive, Loving Approach to Discussing Assisted Living Among Family
May 15, 2019 by ·
Talking about moving into an assisted living is not easy but the prospect of being active, making new friends, and even reconnecting with people is appealing.
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