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You know Dad’s move into an assisted living community was a good decision—but it’s not unusual for some feelings of guilt to bubble up. If you recognize yourself experiencing caregiver guilt, use the experience to reframe your thoughts into positive ones.
Mom’s dementia or Alzheimer’s disease has progressed to the point where she needs more care than you can provide. If she now requires professional care to help her stay safe and comfortable, a senior living community offering memory care can be a sound option.
Wellness is not one-dimensional. In fact, Life Care Services finds seniors in the retirement communities it manages live happier, more fulfilled lives when these 8 Dimensions of Wellness are met.
For seniors with memory impairment such as Alzheimer’s or dementia, regularly participating in stimulating activities can improve their quality of life. Creating meaningful experiences for Mom—at whatever stage of her condition—has the potential to engage her and help her retain a happier, more positive outlook.
Even though you know a senior care community is the right choice for Mom, you may be concerned about the costs. For most families, this decision will mean reviewing a variety of funding sources and possibly pooling multiple financial streams.
It’s never too late to release your inner artist! Whether you’re interested in painting, sculpture, drawing, woodworking, dancing, or acting, don’t let a lack of experience deter you from trying out your artistic abilities—or reaping the benefits of all that art can offer.
Stacks of insurance papers, piles of bills, doctors who seem to speak a foreign language…navigating health care dollars and diagnoses can be frustrating. But you don’t have to wander these medical mazes alone: Find a powerful partner by enlisting the help of senior advocacy services.
When the manager of a senior living community says it offers “resident-centered care plans” or “person-centered care plans,” do you know what that means? In its simplest form, resident-centered care is a care model that invites, accommodates, and respects residents’ wishes in health care and lifestyle decisions—within the care routine prescribed by the resident’s physician. … Continued
The lobby is flooded with natural light, a sparkling chandelier hangs overhead, and the artwork adorning the walls is timeless. When you and your elderly parent are visiting senior living or assisted living communities, it’s easy to get swept up in the décor and amenities. The community will be putting its best foot forward, both … Continued
As you narrow down the options for Dad’s move to senior living, you might find yourself drawn to communities with the senior housing amenities that you like. But while you prefer the community with the swimming pool and spacious balconies, he might be drawn to the one with walking paths, a game room, and a … Continued
