By now, most of us are aware that there are many differences between an assisted living facility and a nursing home. In general, those who opt to move into an assisted living facility need some support with personal care and some housekeeping tasks, they may benefit from visits with registered nurses and local doctors paying [...]
Ask your older family members if the idea of independent living appeals to them, and it is likely that you will hear many say they want to remain independent as long as possible. That, however, is not the same as independent living. There is a wide array of senior housing options in the modern world [...]
It is not unusual for people to wish to remain “at home” for as long as possible in their later life, but there may come a time when it is too isolating or even a bit unsafe. For example, a loved one who is unsteady on their feet, facing some medical challenges, or just a [...]
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be difficult. This disease affects the brain, making it harder to perform everyday tasks. Usually, it affects older people, starting to develop after they turn 50. Sadly, there is currently no cure or way of preventing the onset of the disease. Dementia might cause symptoms like difficulty [...]
If you are on the lookout for a residence for a senior with dementia, Alzheimer’s, or any other cognitive impairment, an assisted living facility is an excellent choice. These are the places where seniors with dementia can get 24/7 attention and specialized care. Assisted living communities can sometimes be on dedicated floors because the environment [...]
Finding the perfect assisted living facility for your loved ones is an important decision you have to make at some point. This process of finding the perfect assisted living community for your loved one can be quite overwhelming. After all, everyone wants a place that goes beyond the basic care needs to better support the [...]
For some people, moving or making your way into some assisting living center or community can be a completely different transition due to a variety of reasons. Sometimes you have to live in the middle of a senior citizen community where two generations of senior and young groups have to balance their lifestyles and add [...]
If you’re getting a little too tired with all your household chores and are thinking of assisted living facilities, expenses should not be your worry. Your concerns should include things like whether or not you like the environment and working staff of the assisted living facility and whether the meal program works for you or [...]
You want to ensure that your loved ones are always safe, especially when performing a potentially dangerous activity like driving a car. You also want to make sure that they aren’t dangerous to other road users. There a few simple things you can do to keep them safe on the road, let’s look at some [...]
Living an active life as we age is important, especially as average life expectancies continue to increase. While some people imagine that they will end up in a walker, this doesn’t have to be the case. In fact, taking care of your body can mean that you will live a better life for a longer [...]
