A common question that people have when trying to determine proper Alzheimer’s care for their loved one is whether they should encourage them to stay home or if they should look into assisted living. The initial reaction of patients who are diagnosed with this devastating disease is to want to stay home for the rest […]

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 […]

It’s not a situation that you want to even think about, but when you’re concerned about the safety and well-being of an elderly loved one living alone, then you might be wondering what recourse you may have in order to force them to move, into assisted living, for example. Let’s paint the picture here so […]

Choosing assisted living for your aging family member isn’t always an easy decision; therefore, when choosing a facility, you want to be sure you are finding a great fit for your loved one.  This transition will be even harder on your loved one than it is for you; however, making the move as enjoyable as […]

Just because your loved one is getting the assistance, and care they need while living in an assisted living facility, it is still important for them to feel just as much a part of the family as they did before.  Therefore, your visits will mean a lot to them as it breaks up their routine, […]