Depending on when you read this article, the New Year is either fast approaching or already here.
Your mother is going to be moving to assisted living. This might have been a difficult decision for her, and one both of you argued about several times.
Providing elder care to somebody you love, such as a parent, spouse, sibling, or even a close friend is a wonderful act. It is a gesture of love and a sacrifice. You are going to get worn out, no matter…
As we may state often, it is important — critical, even — not to conflate all assisted living facilities in the same way. That means while one assisted living facility may offer certain options, benefits, or services, that doesn’t mean…
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…
Keeping Your Heart Healthy There are many things that can be done to help keep your heart healthy. 1. Stay physically active by doing anything that gets the heart pumping will help. For many of our seniors taking a brisk…
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…