If you are talking to your mother about assisted living or she has been mentioning it and you are trying to figure out if it’s the best option for her, one of your main concerns could involve her safety.
Those First Days at Assisted Living Could Be Challenging, So Avoid Giving in Right Away
April 30, 2019 by ·
Encouraging your elderly mother or father or somebody else you love to move into assisted living may have taken an act of courage. This is especially true if they are resistant or simply afraid of making this type of life change, especially at this point in their life.
Is It Possible to Force an Aging Senior into Assisted Living?
April 24, 2019 by ·
When you know that assisted living is the best option for a loved one, but according to their own estimation, they are obstinate, stubborn, and causing friction in the family.
It’s Tempting to Have an Aging Parent Move in with You, but Will They Be Surrounded by Peers, Activities, and a Safe Environment Like Assisted Living May Offer?
April 16, 2019 by ·
Assisted living gives seniors those opportunities and it might just be a better option that provides a higher quality of life for your aging parent than having him or her move in with you.
3 Ways to Tell If It’s Time to Move a Loved One to Assisted Living
April 11, 2019 by ·
It’s been tough. You’ve been looking after your aging parent for several weeks, possibly even months. Maybe they live too far away for you to really be effective. It might take you hour or even a couple of hours to drive to their house each way. You understand the risks he or she is facing […]
Experienced Staff at Assisted Living Can Certainly Help with Some Basic Daily Activities
April 3, 2019 by ·
It can certainly be difficult struggling to get through each day, especially with your health in decline, your physical capabilities diminishing, and if you’re navigating the days with your best friend, your spouse. Getting older is not for the faint of heart. It takes an emotional and mental resolve that is often developed through the […]
“What If Everyone There’s a Gossip?” Concerns About Assisted Living Some Seniors May Have
March 28, 2019 by ·
Gossip. The act in which people discuss the behaviors, talk, and actions of other individuals. In many situations gossip can be hurtful, though the people spreading it may partake in such behavior for any number of reasons (not necessarily malicious). If an aging senior is considering assisted living as an option for their future, what […]
Is There Any Significant Difference Between Regular Assisted Living and Memory Care AL?
March 19, 2019 by ·
Assisted living can be a wonderful option for those seniors struggling with basic care at home. It can provide people the opportunity to live as independently as they want or can, given their physical capacity, but also rely on experienced staff members for help just about any time during the day. Some people have questions, […]
Could an Empty Fridge Be a Sign It’s Time for an Aging Parent to Consider Assisted Living?
March 13, 2019 by ·
Life can become extremely hectic. It happens to most of us from time to time: we get home, feel hungry, and just want something to snack on or a quick meal and discover the refrigerator is completely empty. Frustrated, we march out to the store and spend far more than we should have (because most […]
Convincing an Aging Senior to Let Go of So Many Belongings to Move Into Assisted Living Can Often Be a Difficult Process
March 4, 2019 by ·
It’s a modern phenomenon that we experience in Western civilization. We gather up so many items, save things we have no reason to save, and before we know it, garages are packed full of items, attics are stuffed full, and we have storage units where we spend hundreds of dollars every month just to keep […]
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