Many older adults find it difficult to transition to an assisted living community and move away from their families and friends to a new place. Their worries may get amplified when they think about sharing spaces with other residents. While it may be an overwhelming thought for your senior loved one to move to a…
That moment when a parent asks the same question for the fifth time in an hour? It stops feeling like simple forgetfulness and starts feeling like something bigger. For families watching loved ones struggle with memory changes, figuring out what’s normal aging versus Alzheimer’s becomes a daily worry. The thing is, Alzheimer’s doesn’t announce itself…
Proper nutrition is perhaps one of the most important things to have no matter what stage of life you’re in. Seniors who deal with cognitive challenges regularly can rely on it to ensure they maintain their mental sharpness, mood, and overall quality of life. There is no “miracle food” that reverses the cognitive challenges seniors…
Imagine a thoughtfully designed environment where anxiety melts away, confused individuals easily find their way, and confidence rebuilds naturally, all without saying a word. This is exactly what a well-designed memory care community accomplishes, creating spaces that silently support and comfort those with memory challenges. Memory care communities carefully design each hallway, corner and doorway…
Is your loved one nearing the age where the move to a senior assisted living community may be in the cards? While it’s never easy to watch a loved one begin to need extra help in their daily routines, knowing they have access to a compassionate, caring team can help relieve the stress. Many families…
When your loved one needs to move from assisted living to memory care, it’s important for families to understand the right steps to take. Learning about proper transition procedures helps ensure your loved one receives appropriate support in their new environment. With thoughtful planning and preparation, this significant change can greatly improve your loved one’s…
When seniors move into an assisted living and memory care community, they live in a residential area where they can have their medical needs met while having access to social activities and dining options. As seniors take part in their daily activities in the assisted living communities, they have access to community-based care. Community-based care…
Senior living communities offer so many wonderful amenities for the residents who live there. From weekly activities to special events, there is so much to do while enjoying the comfort of one’s home in a senior community. In addition to engaging activities, assisted living communities also offer daily meals so that the residents don’t have…
As our family members age, there may come a point in time when outside assistance is needed, especially in the case of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. It’s never an easy decision to make when it’s time to enlist the help of a senior living community; however, it is often a necessity due to the amount…
Senior living communities are high in demand residential locations. As people enter this stage in their life, they may feel it’s time to explore senior living community options. There are many advantages to residing in a senior living community. For example, research has shown that health and wellness advantages exist for older individuals who move…
