What a Day in the Life of a Memory Care Resident Is Like
Families considering whether a memory care community would be the right choice for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia may have questions concerning daily life in the community. It can be stressful if you don’t know what to expect. We can help. It’s reassuring to better understand how memory care residents typically spend their days. The following descriptions can help you decide if a community could be a good fit for your loved one.
Read MoreHow Memory Care Enriches the Lives of Its Residents
Because of their many benefits, families often choose a memory care community when more personal attention is required for their loved one than can be provided for at home. A high level of care provided by staff specially trained in the best practices of dementia, healthy dining, assistance with daily tasks and security features are only a few of the services included.
Read MoreHow to Create a Dating Profile for Seniors
Dating, like most things these days, offers many options and involves the use of technology. The idea of creating an online dating profile can be intimidating to seniors. We share a few do’s and don’ts to help navigate the world of online dating.
Read MoreThe World of Dating – Senior Edition
Navigating the waters of a parent dating may seem murky and uncomfortable, we assure you there are benefits as well. First thing to remember is it’s ok not to feel ok at first, but you should make an effort to find acceptance.
Read More4 Senior Safety Tips for Winter
In New England it doesn't feel like Winter until that first big snow storm hits, but as we head into February we're knee deep into the Winter season. This means that the days are short, the temperatures are cold and we need to be checking in on care and safety of the seniors in our life.
Read MoreA Checklist for Independent Living
Many older adults look forward to what the future may hold and how they can best create a lifestyle designed to meet their preferences. If you’re growing weary of remaining in your existing home – with the continuing responsibilities that leave little free time – you may be searching for the answer to a very important question: Would an independent living community be right for me?
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