Staying positive is almost impossible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. In fact, to state that it is impossible would not be a stretch. You would be hard-pressed to find a single person in…
Assisted living is one of the best elder care options a person can choose, especially when they need support on a regular basis. Many seniors will turn to their immediate family first. This might be a spouse, but can also…
When a loved one is dealing with memory related challenges, like Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia, possibly even an injury sustained in an accident, you want the best for them. You may feel powerless at the moment, though. Memory…
Emily’s mother recently made the transition to one of the top elder care options available: assisted living. During the past few years, Emily was wearing herself out, burning the midnight oil, burning that candle on both ends. She and her…
Moving from a house, apartment, townhome, or other domicile to assisted living can certainly be a wonderful elder care option. This is especially true for those who are dealing with physical challenges, mobility limitations, or who are struggling with chronic…
You might very well be excited that your elderly father has chosen to move into assisted living. He might be excited, too. But, what if he’s not all that excited? What if this decision was more about practicality than desire?…
When was the last time you went to a local park? Maybe it has been a long time. If you have young kids, though, you may go on a regular basis. You take them to the playground or to a…
October 29 is National Forgiveness Day. While you may not have realized this was actually a day of celebration to some degree, it can actually be an important one for a lot of people. It’s a time to remember that…
Your aging mother might very well be nervous about this upcoming move. Assisted living is a great elder care option for people of advancing years, whether they need help on a daily basis or are relatively independent, still. Your mother…
When your elderly mother is first moving to assisted living, she may be worried. She might be scared. She may even have that familiar homesick feeling most of us have experienced, usually in our younger years. Expect that. It doesn’t…