Becoming a Memory Care Advocate
If you have a parent in memory care, staying actively involved as their care advocate is the best strategy for ensuring their safety and comfort.
Dance and Parkinson’s Disease
Some claim that dance classes are helping Parkinson's patients to control movement, improve their mind-to-body connection and regain their joy.
The Cost of At-Home Care vs. a Senior Residence
At first glance, at-home care might seem like the more caring or affordable choice. But there are many reasons why families also choose assisted living or memory care.
8 Signs That Assisted Senior Living is Necessary
In an assisted senior living residence, your family member will have access to the care, supervision and engagement that they need to thrive.
Holiday Gifts for Elderly Loved Ones
Our team has put together some inspiration for holiday gifts that your senior family member will find fun, intriguing, and valuable.
This Holiday, Get to Know Your Grandparents
Grandparents are often beloved but rarely known well. Don't let another day go by without asking them to share their heart and soul with you.
What To Do When Elderly Parents Refuse Help
Navigating the sensitive issue of elderly parents refusing help can be challenging for any adult child. The key to approaching this delicate situation lies in understanding, patience, and a strategic approach. Here's how you can manage this situation effectively, ensuring your parents' dignity and well-being while addressing their need for assistance.
A Guide to Tailoring Daily Living Checklists for Seniors
An Activities of Daily Living checklist is a powerful tool in managing senior care. It provides a clear picture of a senior’s capabilities and needs, helping caregivers and family members make informed decisions about their care and living arrangements.
Importance of Documenting Medical History
Maintaining a personal medical history that details past and present medical issues is one of the most effective ways to guarantee ongoing health success.
What are ADLs and IADLs?
The six activities of daily living (ADLs) and the eight instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) are the standard guidelines used to assess whether senior adults can or should continue living independently, or if assistance is needed.