How to explain dementia to children
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, the diagnosis affects the entire family. Depending on how severe their dementia is and how quickly it progresses, you may need to…
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Assisted living: how to address care concerns with the community?
The decision to move your senior parent into an assisted living community is never an easy decision to make. You want the best for your aging loved one, you want…
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The ultimate guide to preventing arthritis
Arthritis is a common condition that causes a person’s joints to become stiff, painful, and swollen. While arthritis affects people of all ages, many people develop arthritis as they age…
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5 Benefits to Having Your Pet in Assisted Living
When you think about life in an assisted living community, do you happen to think about pets? Many modern senior communities are embracing the presence of their furry friends. Perhaps…
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What are my Loved One’s Options After a Hospital Stay?
If your older loved one has been in the hospital due to injury, illness, or for an operation, the hospital may release them before they’re ready to come home. They…
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Understanding Dementia Behavior and How to Handle it
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia it affects the entire family. As you transition into the role of caregiver, you may find yourself struggling to understand the behaviors…
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The Benefits of a CCRC for Senior Couples
If you think it may be time for your mom and dad, or your grandma and grandpa, to have some help in their everyday lives, a continuing care retirement community…