When selecting an assisted living home, it’s important to understand the common mistakes people make and how to avoid them. Making a rushed decision or failing to consider important factors can lead to a less-than-ideal living situation. This article will guide you through some of the things to avoid when selecting an assisted living home…
When you are considering taking a loved one to a memory care community, there are several things that you need to keep in mind. First, this will likely be a difficult transition for your loved one to make. The second aspect of such a move is that there will be lots of adjustments t be…
There are times when caregivers, including family members, are not quite ready to put their loved one under long-term care, but desire to t take a break from their caregiving duties. This is where respite care services come in. respite care allows caregivers to get temporary relief from caregiving duties while at the same time…
One of the great ways senior living communities assist their residents is through excellent dining amenities. Food is a critical component of life and health. At senior living communities, your loved ones must enjoy a balanced diet to help them grow healthy and overcome medical problems like diabetes. The problem, however, is that outside such…
Deciding whether your loved one needs long-term care can sometimes be difficult. Part of the problem is that it is usually a multi-faceted decision involving medical and financial factors to consider. There is also the emotional aspect of it, especially if long-term care means your loved one has to leave home to be in an…
Moving into an assisted living community can be tough for your loved one. In most cases, it involves turning their lives upside down. Your loved one will probably have to leave the home that he or she has known for a long time and go to a new place. There is also the fear of…
If you’re a grandparent, it’s likely that the thought of a loved one who has dementia is troubling. It’s a difficult topic to talk about, but there are ways to make the conversation easier and more comfortable. In this guide, we’ll look at some tips for explaining dementia to kids or other family members interested in learning…
If you’re retired in Fort Myers, FL and looking for Christian podcasts to add some spiritual motivation to your mornings, we’ve got you covered. You should listen to a podcast while commuting to work or during your workout at the gym. You may choose to listen as you cook dinner for your family or fold laundry. No…
Labor Day is a time to celebrate the hard-working people in our lives. Whether working or retired (or somewhere in between), your senior-friendly independent living community can help you enjoy this holiday with family and friends. Here are a few ideas for celebrating Labor Day with your loved ones: Have A Picnic The great thing about picnics…
If you’re planning on evacuating the elderly in Fort Myers, FL, there are a few things you need to know. First, it’s important to remember that hurricanes can strike unexpectedly and without warning. If you’re not prepared for Hurricane season in Fort Myers, FL, or any other part of the country for that matter, then your…