I had been living on my own for more than 65 years. I left home in a fit when I was 16, enlisted in the Army during the tail end of World War II, and never looked back. I married at 23, bought my first home at 25, and was self sufficient through all of […]
I thought Assisted Living near Saraland, AL was a Bad Idea for Mom, but She Loves It!
July 16, 2014 by ·
“Siblings Disagreement about Assisted Living for Mom near Saraland, AL” My sister and I talked about, debated, and even got into a few serious arguments about what was going to be best for our mother. Being that she was approaching 90 soon, and was having more and more trouble at home. I knew that she […]
Home is Where the Heart is: How to Make Assisted Living Feel Like Home near Theodore, AL
July 8, 2014 by ·
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 […]
How to Deal with Behavioral Issues at Assisted Living near Chickasaw, AL
June 30, 2014 by ·
Just as there are disputes, disagreements, and arguments within a household, these things also occur at assisted living. Controlling behaviors and other personality differences can create conflicts between seniors. These conflicts can either be minor misunderstandings or a full-blown mishap. In these instances, learning how to handle conflict instead of avoiding it is critical. When […]
Is Mom Eating at Her Assisted Living Facility near Daphne, AL?
June 24, 2014 by ·
If your mother has moved into an assisted living community, you may have some concerns about her care, especially during the earliest parts of her residency. You will likely be calling her every day, or as often as possible to find out how she is. If you live close enough, then you’re likely going to […]
Dad’s Moving into Assisted Living near Spanish Fort, AL : Why It’s the Right Time, Considering His Alzheimer’s
June 16, 2014 by ·
“One Daughter’s Story near Spanish Fort, AL: Why her Dad chose to move into Assisted Living “ My dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s more than a year ago, and while the doctors all told us the more significant aspects about this disease that we are all so familiar with wouldn’t begin to show for him […]
Why You Can’t Force Someone into Assisted Living in Mobile AL
June 10, 2014 by ·
While the title of this article will make it seem that there is nothing you can really do about forcing someone to move into assisted living, there are some things that you could do to undermine a person’s free will. However, the emphasis here is not that you may be legally able to compel a […]
Memory Care Assisted Living for the Dementia Patient near Citronelle AL
June 4, 2014 by ·
A person who has been diagnosed with dementia will experience a gradual degradation of their mental capacity. They will experience memory loss, difficulty concentrating at times, and other mental health problems. It’s important to find them the right level of care that will help them delay the onset or severity of some of the more […]
Mom Wants to Leave Assisted Living near Pascagoula AL: What to Do?
May 29, 2014 by ·
“ One Daughter’s Story near Pascagoula AL” Mom wasn’t the one who really cared about assisted living. She had been living alone for so long, I think she was used to it. I also knew that as many of her friends had passed away or moved on, she was spending more and more of her […]
10 Questions to Ask an Assisted Living Residence near Fairhope AL
May 20, 2014 by ·
Trying to decide which assisted living center would be the right one for you, or for a loved one, can be challenging. This is a major life change, especially if your moving into an assisted living facility from a house or apartment in which you’ve lived for many years. You’re going to be shifting from […]
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