When you hear the word ‘malnutrition’ you tend to think about starving kids in sub-Saharan Africa or famine in a third-world nation. You don’t think about malnutrition in connection with your own loved one. It is difficult to envision an older adult from a prosperous...
Remember how you bought and filled that smart little pill organizer with all the separate little boxes in it with the names of the week and the morning, afternoon, evening, and night doses for dad? And how you often checked that many of those little boxes were still...
You probably have mixed feelings about moving mom/dad into assisted living. While you know they will be happier, safer, and less lonely, it is also difficult to accept that this once vital person, brimming with energy and verve, now seems to need help. You probably...
If you’re used to thinking of your parent or other loved one as always being on top of things; a capable person that you and others have always relied upon, the idea of them growing old and infirm may be a little difficult to confront. The fact however is that...
Change is hard. We humans are hardwired to value familiarity while resisting any major change. Remember how scary it was for you to move away for higher studies? So, suggesting a change as big as moving out of one’s home to one or both parents is bound to be met...
Are you concerned about placing your loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility during COVID-19? In the past, the biggest concerns were the amount of staffing, the quality of the food, and the overall condition and cleanliness of the facility. The...
If you have decided to move your loved one into assisted living, know that this is in their best interest. The right assisted living home will provide your loved one with a safe and secure environment, great care and comfort, and a vibrant life full of companionship...
Assisted living can be a wonderful option for an elderly loved one in your family. This isn’t just good for them when it comes to leading a fulfilled, vibrant life amid their peers, but is also important for you as a caregiver or a potential caregiver of a senior....
Many people act proactively and consider a senior or assisted living facility at the right juncture in their life, long before they need it. That’s the right way to do it too. But to be fair, there are many fears and factors that lead to others delaying these plans...
You’ve put it off for as long as you could, but it’s time to have “the talk.” As you think about what to say, your hands get sweaty and you feel butterflies in your stomach. Don’t worry. You’re not alone. When it comes to talking about assisted living with our...
