Our Assisted Living Tips and Resources
How Shorter Days Can Affect People with Memory Loss
The shortest day of the year is right around the corner, next Friday, December 21st. The decrease in light or daytime hours can be an issue for some people who are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. The earlier sunset and transition to dark...Read More >
How to Know It’s Time for Assisted Living When Visiting Mom and Dad Over the Holidays
It’s that time of year again for many to head home for the holidays! When you have aging parents heading home can be both a joyous occasion and a time to pay attention to changes that have occurred during their senior years. Make sure to pay attention if you notice...Read More >
How to Cope with Difficult Dementia Symptoms
Memory loss predominantly characterizes dementia. Other symptoms also include confusion, behavioral changes, withdrawal from others and their environment, inability to perform everyday tasks, and decreased concentration. When individuals have a professional confirm...Read More >
Make Spending Time with Loved Ones in Senior Living Special
For a few individuals, putting their loved ones into a senior living facility can be tough on a variety of levels. Many assume that once their parent is in a home, they do not need to visit or see them as often. Or, some become so caught up in their own lives that...Read More >
Tips to Communicate with a Loved One Who Has Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is a mental disorder that occurs due to the deterioration of the brain. Many individuals suffering from this illness lose touch with their family members as their inability to recognize faces, see reason, and communicate effectively becomes...Read More >
What to Consider Before Letting a Parent Move in with You
Many children expect to grow older, move out of their parents’ home, and live a separate life. They anticipate buying a house, starting a family, and living independently from their former caregivers. Sometimes, people give very little thought to the idea...Read More >
