Discussing assisted living with your parents can be a delicate task. It’s a topic that requires sensitivity, compassion, and a well-thought-out approach to ensure a positive outcome for everyone involved. Consider your loved one’s feelings and preferences, have open and honest conversations, and explore various options together. Provide reassurance and highlight the benefits of assisted […]
Memory Care vs. Assisted Living
Navigating the different aspects of senior care can be complicated and oftentimes confusing for anyone. One crucial—if basic—decision is the kind of care that an older loved one should receive once they can no longer live on their own. Should they enter assisted living? Or would memory care be the more appropriate choice? What is […]
What Is the Difference Between Assisted Living and Memory Care?
Navigating the complexity of senior living options can be overwhelming, but it’s we’re here to help make well-informed decisions when a loved one’s health and happiness are at stake. Assisted Living and Memory Care are two solutions that cater to different needs but share common goals. We’ll break down the distinctions, criteria, and commonalities of […]
Preventing Caregiver Fatigue
Our parents cared for us for years throughout our childhood—preparing our meals, cleaning our homes, and doing our laundry. However, when the time comes that they need us to do the same in return, it can be a challenge to balance it with our typical lifestyles. It’s no surprise then, that 40% of caregivers are […]
How to Support a Loved One as They Make the Move to Assisted Living
Moving day is finally here. Although your parent or loved one is all smiles and is cracking jokes as you help them load the boxes into the truck, you can tell your loved one is sad to be leaving their home and moving to an uncertain future. Every person experiences these feelings, but that doesn’t […]
Talking to Your Children About Assisted Living Care
Talking about assisted living care can be incredibly difficult, and although there are many resources for children looking to start the challenging conversation with their parents, the same cannot be said for proactive parents. Rather than waiting for your children to make the decision for you, we recommend that you start the conversation early so that you […]
How Assisted Living Homes Can Help Seniors and Their Families
As our nation grows older and the average lifespan increases, the need for assisted living homes has never been greater. That said, assisted living communities don’t just provide comfortable living and health care for seniors in need, they can also be a great benefit to their friends and loved ones. Here are just a few ways […]
The Difference Between Assisted and Independent Living
The time has come and you’re deciding which option, either assisted or independent living, is right for you or for a loved one. The main differences between the two is the amount of care offered, the living spaces provided, and the cost required. Finding a home with the care you, or a loved one, needs […]
