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Finding a Place for Mom or Dad: Assisted Living vs. Skilled Nursing

Written on October 4, 2023.

Taking care of your aging parents tends to get more complicated with time. As your mom or dad starts requiring extra help with everyday activities and demands more medical attention, you may want to consider alternatives to their current place of residence. But finding a place for Mom or Dad doesn’t have to be complicated. You have many options available, including assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. The choice of your parent’s new home depends on various factors, including their physical health, mental capacity, and preferences.

Let’s take a closer look at assisted living and skilled nursing facilities as options to consider.

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The Right Age for Assisted Living: Thoughts and Considerations for Seniors

Written on September 27, 2023.

As the golden years set in, many seniors feel the need for extra support. That’s when their loved ones start looking into assisted living facilities. But what is the right age for assisted living?

The complex answer is there is no single right age for assisted living. This residential option is an excellent opportunity to live in a beautiful home with a great view without worrying about some aspects of day-to-day life that your loved one can no longer handle alone.

Lifelong Learning for Seniors

Written on November 23, 2022.

There is no upper age limit for trying new things. There are numerous advantages to lifelong learning for seniors, according to experts.

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Occupational Therapy; What Is It?

Written on November 9, 2022.

Despite what the name may imply, occupational therapists don’t just assist people in finding employment or dealing with issues at work. Occupational therapists are trained medical professionals who assist patients in discovering solutions for carrying out necessary or desired daily activities.

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Providing Person-Centered Care Services

Written on October 26, 2022.

The terms “person-centered care services” and “personalized care” are frequently used while discussing senior services. Person-centered care is a phrase that is frequently heard in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, memory care villages, and retirement communities. But what exactly is person-centered care? What does it resemble, and where may one find it? The solutions might surprise you.

Do I Need a Nursing Home for Long-Term Care?

Written on October 12, 2022.

It goes without saying that as we become older, we start to require more help to live happy and healthy lives. Contrary to popular belief, long-term care does not necessarily mean being admitted to a nursing home. In addition to health treatments, long-term care also involves supportive and personal care services.

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Male Caregivers Have Special Qualities

Written on September 28, 2022.

Who comes to mind when you think of a family caregiver for an elderly person? Women have always been the primary ones who have stepped into those roles, whether they are taking care of small children or elderly parents. However, that’s changing, and there is a growing number of male caregivers in recent years.

What Causes Hoarding Behaviors in Elderly Loved Ones?

Written on September 14, 2022.

It’s important to grasp a thorough understanding of hoarding in order to assist an elderly person who suffers from it. Keeping a few collectibles in the house is not hoarding. But what causes hoarding behaviors in our elderly loved ones?

Music Therapy for the Elderly

Written on August 31, 2022.

Many elderly people who are in the middle to late stages of dementia frequently express a desire to “get home” or find a sense of belonging. They may have lost their sense of self and sense of control over their lives as a result of the disease process. We try to think of methods to bring out their personalities and the distinctive person that they are. One of the few things that simultaneously engages and stimulates the entire brain of our aging loved ones is music therapy for the elderly.

Benefits of Doing Creative Projects with Aging Loved Ones

Written on August 17, 2022.

Fundamental cognitive capabilities are activated and renewed when aging loved ones participate in creative, sensory-stimulating activities. Although this is true for the entirety of the human lifespan, it becomes increasingly crucial as we get older.