Tips to Find the Best Assisted Living Community
Once you’ve made the decision that your loved one’s needs would be better met in an assisted living community, with all the senior living choices available today, the undertaking of actually finding the right community might seem overwhelming. And finding the best assisted living community for your loved one isn’t a job that should be […]
How Assisted Living Facilities Help with Arthritis Treatment
According to the Arthritis Foundation, arthritis affects more than 50 million Americans, with two-thirds of those sufferers age 65 or older. Even though arthritis is generally thought of simply as the aches and pains that come with aging, it’s actually a part of a family of musculoskeletal disorders consisting of over 100 conditions or diseases. […]
Things You Might Not Know about Assisted Living
With what may seem like so many different options available for senior living today, you may be confused about what you should do to provide the best possible ongoing care for your loved one. All senior living communities provide various levels of care, and you need to spend some time researching what care level best […]
Signs it’s Time to Consider an Assisted Living Facility
As a caregiver, you recognize that the decision to move your aging loved one out of their home is not an easy one. Every situation is different and complex, but there are some telltale, similar circumstances that should prove a move into an assisted living facility will provide your loved one with the best quality […]
Maintaining a Sense of Self in Your Assisted Living Facility
Many people would prefer to age in place within their home, but when living independently becomes too difficult or even dangerous, making the move to an assisted living facility is vital. Transitioning from your home to an assisted living community doesn’t mean that you will have to sacrifice your independence and autonomy. These days, assisted […]
The Best Gifts for Seniors in Assisted Living
If you’re wondering what on earth to buy this season for your loved ones currently residing in an assisted living facility, our holiday gift guide is here to help! Shopping for gifts for seniors can be difficult- after all, they’ve had a lifetime full of gifts and may not necessarily really “need” anything at this […]
The Evolution of Assisted Living
Although it may seem like the term “assisted living” has been around forever, it’s actually a relatively new concept. And today’s senior living facilities are a far cry from the institutionalized setting that comes to mind when we think of the phrase “nursing home”. During the 1970s, it became evident that a change in the […]
What Caregivers Need to Know About Assisted Living
We all want the best for our elderly family members, that they lead happy and fulfilling lives in their older years. However, there may come a time when they need more help with activities of daily living or more medical attention than a family caregiver can provide. If it becomes apparent that you can no […]
The Importance of Visiting Aging Loved Ones
Moving an aging loved one into an assisted living community represents a huge life change for all those involved. While it will give you peace of mind to know that your loved ones will be safe and well cared for in their new home, they will undoubtedly go through an adjustment period. They will be […]
National Assisted Living Week – Sept. 7-13, 2014
September 7th through the 13th is National Assisted Living Week. This event was established by the National Center for Assisted Living in 1995 as a way for families of assisted living residents, their caregivers and the staff to come together and show our aging loved ones how much we care for them. Making the transition […]