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11 Ways To Maximize Your Assisted Living Services
Assisted living is an effective care option for seniors, offering support with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and eating, but it’s important to stay involved in your own care. This article shares simple, practical tips to help you understand your care, ask questions, and speak up when something doesn’t feel right. You’ll learn how […]
When Home Care Is No Longer Enough: Talking to Your Parent and Exploring Options
It can be difficult to face the reality that home care may no longer be enough help for your aging parent. You may find yourself grappling with questions about the next steps and how to proceed. This guide will help you recognize the signs, navigate talking to your parent, and explore next steps for ensuring […]
Must-Pack Items When Moving to Independent Living and What To Leave Behind
Your move-in date is approaching, and you’re excited to begin a new chapter in the independent living community you’ve carefully chosen. Between all the anticipation, you might also be feeling a bit overwhelmed with your growing to-do list. Packing and planning for a move is stressful at any age, but as you begin to downsize, […]
Tips for a Meaningful Nursing Home Visit
Visiting a loved one in a nursing home can be deeply meaningful, even if they don’t fully remember the visit or engage much. These visits offer connection, comfort, and familiarity. However, they often require a bit more planning than a typical visit at home. Here’s how to make your time truly valuable, including tips for […]
What To Do After a Dementia Diagnosis: Steps To Take and Planning Considerations
When you or a loved one receives a diagnosis of dementia, you might feel anxious, sad, angry, or overwhelmed. You might also feel relieved, finally having a diagnosis that explains the behaviors or challenges you’ve seen. While there are 10 million new cases of dementia diagnosed worldwide each year, you can still feel isolated as […]
Memory Care Services at Assisted Living or a Dedicated Memory Care Community: What’s the Right Move?
Despite the appeal of aging at home, people with dementia often need more specialized support through memory care services. This type of care can be available in different settings, including assisted living and dedicated memory care facilities, but which should you choose? Here, we’re comparing these two options. While they are similar, there are distinct […]