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helping families cope with assisted living transitions

Have you been considering moving a loved one into an assisted living facility? Do you have concerns about how your loved one will cope with the change? I went through this with both of my parents as well as my husband's mother, so I have learned the right and wrong ways to make such a big change. I created my blog with the hopes of helping other families going through the transition. The content you will find on my blog will help you learn how to talk with your loved one about the change and how to choose the facility that will make your loved one comfortable and happy for the rest of their lives.

Selecting a Relative's Assisted Living Facility

Posted on December 5, 2016

Discovering that a relative can no longer completely care for themselves can be a difficult thing to go through. However, your mind might be set at ease if you find a suitable assisted living facility. You can be confident your loved one will remain independent to some degree while receiving help and care when they need it. To find a facility that will best help your loved one, focus in on these issues. [Read More]

Staying Connected With A Parent Who Has Alzheimer's

Posted on July 21, 2016

If you have a parent with Alzheimer's Syndrome, you'll find it challenging to communicate with them as the disease progresses. Staying connected with that parent requires patience and the knowledge of techniques helpful to keep your parent focused. If your parent is being cared for by a facility that specializes in memory care in your area, watch the staff as they work with your parent. You'll pick up a number of tips to help you communicate with your parent. [Read More]

Do You Care About An Alzheimer's Caregiver? Give Them One Of These Special Gifts To Make Their Day!

Posted on May 16, 2016

Many people who act as Alzheimer's caregivers will be the first to tell you that the job can be challenging and thankless. Whether the caregiver lives with the patient full time or they only visit them regularly in an nursing home facility, it is important to acknowledge that caregiving is a tough job. There is no better way to recognize all the work that an Alzheimer's caregiver does than to give them a special gift. [Read More]

Helping Your Senior Loved One Recover From Knee Replacement Surgery: Tips For You

Posted on February 10, 2016

When you have a loved one who is a senior and needs to have a knee replacement surgery, you may wonder what you can expect from the process, and even more importantly what you can do to help them and support them as they recover after their surgical procedure is finished. While you and your loved one may never have gone through this process before, there are many ways that you can work together to get through the recovery process safely and successfully and get your senior loved one back on their feet in no time. [Read More]