Perhaps you’ve carried on this conversation in the past with your elderly mother: assisted living.
Seniors Could Be Anxious About a Move to Assisted Living, Even When They’re Excited About It
October 13, 2020 by ·
Can somebody be excited about a move and still feel anxious? Absolutely. Moving is one of the top stressors in life.
Three Stunning Revelations Seniors Have AFTER Moving into Assisted Living
September 9, 2020 by ·
Uprooting your life and changing everything is not easy. In fact, out of all the stressors in life, moving is one of the top three.
What Does It Mean When Mom Won’t Even Discuss Assisted Living?
July 8, 2020 by ·
When you’re worried about your elderly mother living alone, you may assume assisted living would be the best option for her
Without Added Worry, Assisted Living Helps Residents Feel More Relaxed
May 19, 2020 by ·
As people get older, concerns and worries seem to increase. That’s because health risks, diminishing strength, and limited mobility may also increase.
An Aging Parent with Dementia May Do Well at Memory Care Assisted Living
February 12, 2020 by ·
There are numerous misconceptions about Alzheimer’s, but regardless of all the external noise surrounding the term, there is no cure, it is considered terminal, and one of the most significant challenges involves memory loss.
No, Mom and Dad Don’t Need to Live Separately When One Requires Assisted Living Support
November 12, 2019 by ·
It’s a personal choice that is dependent on one’s financial position in life, but there is no hard and fast rule that just because one parent requires assisted living the other has to say goodbye and remain where they were.
As the Days Shorten, More Opportunities for Exciting Activities May Await at Assisted Living
September 16, 2019 by ·
When seniors realize they can still live independently, be surrounded by peers their own age who share common interests and can still visit with friends and family whenever they want, they become much more open to the prospect of assisted living.
Leaving a Legacy Could Mean How You Handle Topics About Aging, Like Assisted Living
August 19, 2019 by ·
In many cases seniors can become defensive, assuming they’re about to lose control of their lives. It’s not an easy thing to feel as though one is losing control, no longer able to get out of bed safely on their own, having difficulty simply taking a shower or preparing a meal, and so forth.
Convincing Mom That Assisted Living Doesn’t Have to Happen Overnight; In Fact, It May Take a Few Months
July 29, 2019 by ·
It might take time to convince your mother that assisted living is the right option, but don’t try to force it into an overnight solution.
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