People often want to know what types of crafts, entertainment, and other activities take place at assisted living facilities. Every facility is different, so there’s no way to compare or overgeneralize what is available. What’s important, though, is that seniors who may be considering assisted living for their future realize the benefits in staying active […]
Assisted Living Can Be a Gift
May 31, 2017 by ·
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 […]
Why Some Seniors Have a Difficult Time Transitioning to Assisted Living
May 24, 2017 by ·
Making a move in life is one of the top stressors. In fact, it is right up there with the loss of a significant family member, such as a spouse, child, or sibling. If a person is contemplating moving into assisted living, it might be difficult for them to accept at first, but once they […]
What Pets Are Acceptable at Assisted Living?
May 17, 2017 by ·
May is National Pet Month and for somebody considering assisted living who also has pets, they may assume this isn’t an option to think about any further. After all, why would an assisted living community even accept pets? Every facility is different. Just as with apartment complexes and house for rent, most of assisted living […]
How Long Should You Keep Talking to Mom About Assisted Living?
May 10, 2017 by ·
Your mother is 76 and has been living alone for quite some time. You’ve been concerned about her physical safety, but also her emotional state of mind. She doesn’t seem to have any friends in the area any longer and you keep talking about assisted living. However, she doesn’t want to listen. She has been […]
Emergency Preparation Training at Assisted Living Is Normal, and a Good Idea
May 5, 2017 by ·
Several weeks ago Tricia went to visit her mother at an assisted living facility. She tries to get over there to pay a visit at least once a week, but lately things have been a bit chaotic. Tricia’s job was taking a tremendous amount of time and energy, so it had been a few weeks […]
How Safe Is Assisted Living?
April 25, 2017 by ·
Safety is often a top concern for family members of elderly loved ones, especially when they are living alone. They might look into various options, including assisted living. They want their loved one to be as safe as possible, but how safe are these facilities? It depends on the facility. As with most things in […]
The Right Assisted Living Facility Will Be Easy to Find
April 19, 2017 by ·
Trying to find the right place for dad may not seem to be easy. He may be a fickle individual. He might be concerned about his independence and autonomy when considering assisted living. You might have a difficult time trying to figure out which place would be ideal for him. It’s not going to be […]
Tips to Help Mom Settle in to Assisted Living
April 11, 2017 by ·
Your mother has decided to choose assisted living for her future. It may have been a long discussion that took several months or even a couple of years to finally get her to realize this is a valuable decision to make. Now, though, you want to do what you can to help her settle in. […]
How to Stay Positive, Even When You Don’t Want to Consider Assisted Living
April 5, 2017 by ·
The changes to your physical capabilities have been gradually building. If you are in your 70s or 80s, living alone, you may be having great difficulty keeping up with the cleanliness of your house, preparing meals, and even doing laundry and other basic tasks throughout the day. This can make it extremely frustrating for some […]
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