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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.

2015

Finding A Nursing Home – The Importance Of Regular Activities
When family members begin looking for a nursing home for their loved one, they often narrow down their choices by location, the cost of care, and the nursing home staff. While these factors are all important, many families forget to check into the activities offered by facility. Residents of all physical abilities need to be involved in regular activities that offer mental stimulation, physical activity if possible, and social interaction.

How To Know If Your Elderly Loved One Needs Assisted Living
Deciding whether your loved one is in need of an assisted living environment can be a tough thing. However, you can make it a little easier for yourself by making sure that you are reviewing the following points. Needs Help With Medication Reminders   If you are starting to find that someone in your family needs consistent help remembering his or her medication schedule, it might be time to look into an assisted living facility.

Why You Should Consider A Retirement Community
Retirement is a time of life that most people look forward to. When the time finally does come to retire, you have a lot of different options to choose from. You could buy an RV and travel around the country. Or, you could move down to Florida and spend your days playing golf. The world is truly your oyster! But, as you're deciding what to do with your retired days, make sure you at least consider a retirement community.

What Is Hospice Care?
If you have a loved one suffering from a life threatening illness, then you want to make sure he or she is comfortable as the illness progresses.  Hospice care provides specialized treatment and support to you and your ill loved one. The goal is for the patient to live each day alert, pain-free and to the fullest. Here are three things to consider to help with understanding hospice treatment. How Does the Treatment Keep Patients Comfortable?

4 Benefits To Choosing An Assisted Living Facility
When a loved one starts to have more needs that require extra help, it can be stressful and upsetting to watch. There may come a time where it's appropriate to start discussing care facility needs. While this can be a difficult topic to discuss, it's an important one. An assisted living facility may be a good option. Assisted living facilities offer many benefits. Take a look at the following information to learn more.

How To Make Your Assisted Living Facility Room Both Functional And Beautiful
When you move into an assisted living facility, don't forget to bring your sense of design with you. By planning ahead, you can turn your new home into a place of comfort and beauty. Here are some tips to help you get started: 1. Be careful what you bring. While it may seem like bringing a bunch of your favorite items is a good idea, it isn't. A smaller room (or apartment) can feel cluttered so quickly.

How To Pay For Home Health Care When You're On Low Income
Home health care costs can vary depending on who provides the service and which services you require. Unfortunately, it's not always possible for someone to afford all the care they need. However, you have options, many of them actually. Here are a few ways you can pay for your home health care. Take Advantage of Public Programs The government is the first place to look for help paying for home health care.