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 […]

Your mother recently moved into an assisted living community. You were relieved when she finally accepted the possibility of this option. You took her on a tour of a couple of facilities in the area and, because she had a few friends at one particular community, that’s the one she chose. You knew this was […]

What does it mean to ‘choose the right assisted living facility?’ That depends on the individual. Everyone will have a different opinion about what would be optimal in various living situations. Some seniors will simply not want to move from their current home. As people get older, the physical challenges they face are going to […]

Searching out the perfect ‘facility’ for an elderly parent may seem like a daunting task, especially for adult children who have never done this before, but it’s far too easy to leave that senior out of the process. Assisted living is a wonderful option for people who have difficulty taking care of themselves or who […]

Mary wasn’t thrilled about the idea of leaving her home, but she fully recognized the challenges she was facing. She simply couldn’t take care of the house any longer. Her husband of more than 50 years passed away a couple of years ago and in his absence, she realized just how much he had done […]

Growing older together sounds like a romantic idea for younger, healthier, stronger adults. For those who are in their 70s, 80s, or even 90s, being able to spend that much of their life with the person who is, essentially, their best friend can be a blessing. However, when a couple begins struggling with their own […]

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. […]

Dealing with hearing or vision loss of any kind can not just be frustrating, it can also pose serious safety issues. For elderly individuals dealing with some type of vision related problems or hearing loss, they may have a much more difficult time being safe within the comfort of their own home. It’s important to […]

Assisted Living in Pascagoula AL What are some of the reasons people don’t consider assisted living more seriously? Often, as with any type of elder care option, it has to do with either misinformation or misconceptions. There are several misconceptions surrounding assisted living. These misconceptions can keep elderly individuals from choosing this great environment. Below […]