4 Advantages Of Living In An Assisted Living Community

19 July 2016
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While many senior citizens would like to remain living in their own homes, the time may come where living alone and managing a household becomes to difficult for a person to do on their own. In these situations, an assisted living community may be the ideal solution. Some of the advantages of an assisted living community, like The Village At Morrisons Cove, include: Independent Living Living in an assisted living community is not the same as living in a nursing home. Read More

Of Alzheimer’s and Adult Day Care

8 July 2016
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If you have a loved one who has Alzheimer's, providing quality care is not a matter of loving the one you serve. As the severity of the condition increases, the likelihood that your loved one will need special care increases too. To help with the transition to a more permanent care center and to provide you with the assistance you need, it may become necessary to work with an adult day care center. Read More

2 Ways You Can Tell If A Loved One Needs An Assisted Living Environment

11 May 2016
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If you have found yourself wondering whether a loved one would be safer or thrive more in an assisted living environment, you might want to check out the following signs that it is time to make the move. This way, you will know whether it is time to start looking for the best places round so you can quickly schedule an intake evaluation. Problems Getting Dressed As some people age, they find that it is harder to get dressed every day. Read More

Four Valuable Advantages Of Volunteering At A Retirement Home

9 May 2016
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Whether you're a high school student looking to strengthen his or her college applications, a stay-at-home parent wanting to get out of the house, or a working professional who wants to give back, volunteering is something that may be on your radar. When it comes to selecting a place to lend your time, think about a retirement home in your community. Many retirement homes are eager to accept volunteers in a variety of capacities, from helping serve in the dining room to gardening on the premises to simply spending time with the residents. Read More

Senior Isolation: 3 Signs It’s Time To Change Your Loved One’s Care Plan

9 May 2016
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Providing care to a senior loved one is a noble action, and you have tried hard to make sure your loved one has everything they need. Yet, there often comes a time when caregiver visits to their home are no longer enough to stave off the negative effects of senior isolation. According to US News, seniors with fewer than two sources of support are at greater risk for isolation, and seniors can be surprisingly adept at hiding their need for companionship. Read More

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Assisted living facilities had been on my mind for roughly five years before I had to place my mother in one. I knew that the day would come that I would have to take my mother to a home that would be able to provide her the care she needs that I could not provide. I learned a lot about these facilities long before the day came to place her in one. I created this blog to help other individuals looking for information about assisted living homes and the kind of care that you should expect them to provide to your loved one.