Assisted Living
Finding Home Care for Elderly Family Members
A live-in aide could be a good option for your family. Around the clock care from an aide isn’t cheap, but it may be the best option for your family in certain situations, especially if you need live-in care for just a short period of time. Whether you need long-term or short-term care for […]
How to Help The Elderly Adjust to Assisted Living
Convincing an elderly person to give up independence and move into elderly care can be a difficult task. Many older people simply do not want to face the fact that they can no longer take care of themselves and feel that by moving into care, they will be giving up their independence. Families are often […]
Making an Assisted Living Facility Feel Like Home
How to decorate an assisted living apartment to make it feel like home. Making Mom Comfortable: Senior Living Doesn’t Have to Equal Bland When parents grow older and can no longer live alone, many turn to assisted living facilities. Each tiny cookie cutter apartment in the community sports the same neutral color scheme with identical […]
Assisted Living Facility Vs. Nursing Home? Which Should You Choose?
When choosing between an assisted living facility and a nursing home, consult your senior to make sure that they understand the differences. Don’t try to unilaterally or preemptively make the decision for them. Unless a senior is senile, he or she should have a voice in selecting. Assisted Living Facilities Versus Nursing Homes: What Is […]
The Rise of the Retirement Village
For the first time in history there are more people over the age of 65 in the UK than there are school children, and not only are people living longer but they are healthier and living better as well. This is an issue that has been in the news recently with the government’s proposals to […]