The hardest thing most families will ever experience is the deterioration of a loved one due to Alzheimer’s. However, it’s important to spot early signs of this disease in order to help them get the Alzheimer’s care they need. Watch for these common signs. Non-Typical Memory Loss As we age, our memory often misfires in a…
Nobody likes moving. There’s cleaning, packing, more cleaning, and unpacking, a lot of seemingly endless shuffling of belongings. But life changes and sometimes a move is necessary. As we age, eventually we get to a point where we need more help. If you or your loved one needs some help, but don’t need full-time nursing,…
Sometimes daily tasks become too much for seniors and family members to manage on their own, especially if a senior is experiencing memory loss. Seniors may forget to do important daily tasks such as taking medication, maintaining good hygiene, or eating regularly. This can be stressful for family members or other caregivers who want to…
You want to take care of your aging parent, relative, or loved one, but the effects of dementia can be too much for you to handle on your own. You have a life to lead and you just can’t be with your loved one at all times. If you are a caregiver for a family…
When you’re thinking about the possibility of relocating to a senior community for yourself or a loved one, don’t underestimate the potential positive health impacts of assisted living. Assisted living not only has positive implications for physical health, but can increase overall happiness as well. Statistically, the majority of seniors who move into senior living report an…
Helping an aging parent transition to assisted living can be challenging. Many seniors fear this change and with good reason. Many of them in their generation think of assisted living as places where seniors get put away. This is a tough situation for families and it can be difficult determining the best senior assisted living residence for…