If you or someone you love has been looking into senior living communities, there are two terms you may have read a lot about: skilled nursing communities and assisted living communities. But are these the same thing? Skilled nursing and assisted living are two different types of care for seniors with their own individual focuses. [...]
It isn’t easy to uproot your life and start a new chapter, and this is especially true as we get older. Having built a life in one place and gotten used to a particular way of things, many seniors struggle with the idea of transitioning to any form of assisted living. Such a drastic change [...]
It can be difficult watching a loved one dealing with the effects of a memory condition like dementia or Alzheimer’s. This situation can be made even more complicated when worrying about long-term care options. But fortunately, there are options available specifically tailored to help people afflicted with these conditions. Memory care communities are specifically [...]
As our loved ones age, it can be difficult to watch them struggle with daily things that were always easy. It’s perfectly natural, though. While we all want to do what we can to help the people important to us, some things may need a more experienced touch. If your loved one is struggling [...]
Being part of choosing a new community to settle down in for your loved one can seem challenging, but it’s a necessary process. Finding the right lifestyle for your loved one can set them up for a safe and comfortable environment to live in and thrive. Let’s look at how to choose an assisted [...]
As our loved ones grow older, they may require an increased level of care that you or another caregiver can’t provide. They may already live in a senior living community and need to move to assisted living to get help with daily activities. From increased opportunities for social interaction to a proper level of care, [...]
Moving is one of the top 5 most stressful things a person can go through, let alone moving a senior parent into a new assisted living community. Sometimes, this process can be difficult to process. Leaving a home full of memories is hugely emotional, downsizing a lifetime of possessions is a massive feat, and losing [...]
