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Senior Care
Senior care services or interventions can promote older adults’ independence and quality of life and help the age group manage age-related health challenges. Senior care often begins with preventive measures to minimize the risk of illness and injury, and it continues through late adulthood in the long-term and health care services that help maintain health and independence.
These resources address various aspects of physical health, emotional and mental well-being, and long-term care services that can help optimize the quality of life for older adults as they age.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
6 Factors To Consider When Choosing a CCRC
When trying to plan for retirement, choosing where to live is an important decision. You may want to find a home that is easy to maintain, makes it easy to find friends who share your interests, and supports you no matter what health conditions or care needs might arise. A continuing care retirement community (CCRC), […]
10 Simple Ways To Connect With a Parent in Memory Care
When a loved one moves into memory care, especially a parent, it can be difficult to know how to stay connected. Dementia changes how your parent communicates and reacts, but meaningful connection is still possible. Your presence matters, and even simple activities can provide comfort and reassurance. Here are some activities that can help you […]
8 Things To Know About Transportation Services in Senior Care
Moving to a senior living community provides access to amenities, resources, and services designed to make life safer, healthier, and more convenient. One common and popular service in senior living communities, whether independent living, assisted living, memory care, or a nursing home, is transportation access. Getting to and from medical appointments, errand hot spots, and […]
4 Ways To Support a Parent With Dementia After the Move to Senior Care
Moving a parent with dementia into a senior care community can be emotionally stressful for everyone involved. However, by supporting your parent through this change, you can create a sense of stability for you both. This guide offers tips and suggestions to ensure your parent with dementia feels comforted, understood, and cherished in their new […]
The Assisted Living Transition: What To Expect in the First Week
[Last updated September 9, 2025] There’s no denying that moving to assisted living is a major transition. Not only are seniors relocating to smaller spaces, but they often worry about losing familiarity, independence, and more. Thankfully, assisted living staff are aware of the challenges. They make it their mission to help seniors settle in successfully […]
Moving to Memory Care: What To Expect in the First Few Days
The first few days after a loved one moves to memory care can be filled with questions, emotions, and uncertainty. For someone with dementia, the unfamiliarity of a new environment can cause anxiety, fear, and confusion. This article walks you through what typically happens during those early days after moving to memory care, so you […]