You know that you’re going to grow old. But you’ll never know when or if chronic illness might hit. This puts an emphasis on the importance of planning for long-term care. It’s important to have assisted living in mind even before you completely lose your mobility or that your sickness keeps you from living […]
Caring for a loved one suffering from a memory related problem can be challenging. Since they require constant care and a lot of patience – which can’t always be guaranteed at home, sending them to live in memory care facilities looks like the ideal solution. The Difference between Memory Care and Assisted Living […]
The idea of moving out of your home and into an independent living community can be overwhelming especially when you consider the various opinions that people may have about it. Besides that, you have to make major decisions or weigh a lot of options. So, it wouldn’t be surprising if one has reservations about it. […]
Many assisted living centers now have facilities for Alzheimer’s patients. These are centers that provide specialized care for elderly individuals who have memory-related issues. While looking after the health and welfare of such individuals is important, equally important is the medication they receive. Recently, a new study found that patients who suffered from both […]
There will come a time when your loved ones find it difficult to perform daily tasks. When this time comes, you have to make a decision regarding their long-term care. You have to make further considerations if your loved one requires a facility with memory care. When it comes to senior care with […]
Believe it or not, not a lot of people know very much about assisted living facilities even to this day. Usually, this type of senior care is the same as a retirement home or a nursing home. While there are similarities between the two, assisted living comes with a more holistic approach to its senior […]
Having and maintaining independence is important. This is especially true when you’re in the twilight years of life. This independence is constantly being threatened by chronic illness or the body’s natural response to aging. Fortunately, there are hundreds of facilities spread all throughout the country that allow the elderly to maintain some form of […]
Providers of senior housing are aware of the increasing need for memory care services. A survey of the industry shows that a lot of construction is being done to serve that purpose. However, the future of the industry isn’t just hinged on the creation of buildings for people with memory problems. It also points […]
To this day, elders sometimes want to keep their current home and living arrangements just the way they are. However, their homes or the lack of assistance can become unsafe for an aging person. Such a predicament is often the reason why families decide to choose assisted living to make sure that their aged loved […]
