About Me

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.

Reasons To Move To A Retirement Home

Posted on September 30, 2015

As an independent person, you never considered moving into a retirement home once you got older. You expected to live in the home you have owned for 30 or 40 years. However, the prospect of moving into a 55+ community sounds appealing as you age. If you're still on the fence, learn about different kinds of senior housing and why you should choose a retirement home.  Types of Senior Housing [Read More]

4 Reasons To Choose Adult Daycare Centers

Posted on September 17, 2015

When it comes to ensuring the loved one in your life has the proper amount of care, you will want to be diligent in your search. It's important to the well-being of the elderly person you know to be well taken care of and provided for at all times. One facility that may be able to meet, and even exceed, your expectations are adult daycare centers. These are becoming increasingly popular in many areas and knowing some of the most common reasons you should select one is sure to be the motivation you need to do so. [Read More]

Why You Should Invest In A Platform Swing For Special Needs Rehab And Therapy

Posted on July 8, 2015

When you are in charge of rehabilitation and therapy at an assisted living facility or nursing home, there are a few reasons you should invest in a platform swing for special needs patients. Special needs individuals of all ages can benefit both emotionally and physically from the stimulation of a platform swing. So if you weren't aware of swings or hadn't considered how your patients could benefit from using one, you need to know what a platform swing can do for your facility. [Read More]

Assisted Living Facilities: When You Can No Longer Care For Your Spouse Alone

Posted on June 25, 2015

Unfortunately, there may come a time when you can no longer care for your spouse adequately. This could be due to medical needs of your partner, memory issues, or you just do not have the physical ability to help him or her with the routine tasks he or she can no longer do alone, such as bathing, dressing or using the bathroom. You may be able to take care of yourself but cannot do it for your spouse anymore. [Read More]