Why Memory Care Would Benefit a Senior with Cancer
Mary and Donald had been taking care of her elderly mother for quite some time. She had been diagnosed with cancer more than eight years earlier and fought a valiant fight. Now, though, the cancer is considered incurable, but with regular chemo treatments she is able to keep it from advancing, at least for now. […]
Caring for Seniors: How Home Services Aid in Transitional Care
Transitions are an unavoidable part of life. Transitions for seniors and their loved ones can involve considerable changes in living arrangements, health status, or daily activities. Navigating these adjustments can be difficult, but fortunately, there are home services available to provide assistance and support during these critical times. In this blog, we will look at […]
What Questions To Ask About Dining at Assisted Living
When you’re searching for an assisted living community, either for yourself, an aging parent, or someone else who matters to you, what do you look for? In other words, what are the key factors about this assisted living facility that would tell you right away whether it was worth considering or not? A lot of […]
The Vital Role of Caregivers in Senior Medical Advocacy
As our population ages, the demand for senior medical advocacy becomes increasingly critical. This advocacy, however, is not solely the responsibility of healthcare professionals and policymakers. Caregivers, those compassionate individuals who dedicate themselves to the well-being of seniors, play a pivotal role in ensuring that seniors receive the medical attention and support they deserve. In […]
The Importance of Memory Care as Seniors Age
Growing older brings with it a number of obstacles, one of which is the inevitable alteration of one’s cognitive capacity. Seniors frequently worry about memory decline, and taking care of this problem becomes essential to guaranteeing a decent standard of living during their golden years. In order to support elders with cognitive impairments and help […]
Navigating Solo Aging with the Help of Geriatric Care Management
Lots of seniors are in a position now where they’re aging alone. They also tend to want to age as independently as possible, but that can bring some unique challenges with it. Navigating all of these challenges isn’t something that solo agers have to do alone, however. Geriatric care management professionals can offer a personalized […]
3 Ways to Help Mom Feel Secure in a New Assisted Living Community
What might have taken quite a long time finally came to pass. Your mother — despite her best intentions and her constant demands to be “left alone” — finally agreed to move into assisted living. Now, after all this time, you realize that assisted living is arguably the best elder care option available to aging […]
Understanding How Concierge Care Can Enhance Seniors’ Lives
As the loved ones of aging family members, it’s critical to ensure that seniors have the care they need to enhance their older years. However, finding the right care isn’t always easy, and there are typically new types of care on the horizon to consider. One such type of care that should be in the […]
How to Know if Memory Care is the Best Next Step
When your loved one was first diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, most likely at that time the symptoms were more of a nuisance than a danger. Early stages of dementia can include struggling to remember words, forgetting where items are, and needing assistance in some daily tasks like preparing a meal or taking care […]
It’s Okay to Not Do It All
Your loved one raised you as a child, got through those turbulent teen years with you, and then helped you start up your life successfully as a young adult. They’ve always been there for you and now that your loved one has reached her golden years, you are more than happy to help her live […]
