Scams are happening left and right. Sometimes, there might be one happening right under our nose. Due to the rapid change in technology, older people might be unaware and might be the most susceptible to phone scams. It’s important to stay informed about the phone scams targeting seniors so that their personal information is kept…
Transitioning a loved one into assisted living already presents a set of challenges. But what about a married couple? To further complicate things, what if one spouse needs medical care only a facility can provide, but the other is largely independent? An increasing number of American families are finding themselves in this situation. Fortunately, assisted…
Whether out of a reluctance to change or a misunderstanding of elder care, many families may find themselves or their loved ones hesitant to begin memory care when the time comes. On the other hand, maybe they’re just not sure when the symptoms of dementia become severe enough to warrant beginning memory care. Are you…
According to Mental Health America, approximately 6% of Americans past retirement age suffer from depression. The elderly are at particular risk, especially if they require specialized nursing care. People already experience a long list of changes as they age. Between these sudden changes to routine and the need for intensive round-the-clock care, plenty of older…
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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] As your family members age, the idea of leaving home and moving to an assisted living facility may not seem very appealing to them. After all, aging already brings…
Do you have a hard time connecting with your elderly loved one due to living far away? Or, maybe you know a senior that experiences lots of falls or is going through a bought of loneliness, even in an assisted living home. Seniors are faced with many daily challenges and if we aren’t with them…
It’s never easy when you realize a loved one needs a more permanent caregiver. Moving into assisted living is a difficult step but it is the best choice for someone who needs a higher level of care. In your search, you have likely come across a variety of assisted living facilities — which is the…
Your senior loved one may be resistant to the idea of entering assisted living. After all, they’ve cared for themselves all this time and might not see the need to transition to a higher level of care. They may be surprised to learn just how helpful assisted living can actually be for them. [bctt tweet=”How…
If you are caring for a loved one who suffers from dementia, you are far from alone. The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that 5.8 million Americans are currently living with dementia. An unfortunately frequent consequence of old age, dementia can lead to severe memory loss, confusion, lack of self-care, and other problems. [bctt tweet=”Learn how to…
