Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing a Living Facility
This is not a time in life when you can afford to make a poor choice. It’s important to get it right the first time and too often people make mistakes when they are trying to make this decision on their own. Mistakes to avoid when choosing a living facility: Choosing a community that fits […]
Making Assisted Living Decisions – My Story
At 89, my mother was living alone in her home of 50 years when she fell in the back yard while clipping her Azaleas and broke her back! Her care had suddenly become an emergency – a situation our family was not prepared for, and the plans of discussing her later transition into assisted living just became […]
My Senior Loved One Is Not Safe Living Alone Anymore – Now What?
What are the Yellow Flag Warning Signs? Unable to keep up with ADLs (sitting, standing, walking, transferring, dressing, toileting, eating, medications….) Physical Changes (weight loss, hygiene, bruising….) Changes in their Home (housekeeping, disarray….) Socially isolated and withdrawn (minimal socialization, interests, hobbies giving up….) Mental or Behavioral changes (memory lapses, trouble communicating….) Health and Safety Are […]
Normal Aging vs Dementia
As individuals age, they often begin experiencing some difficulties with memory. But how can you tell the difference between normal aging, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease? Dementia and memory loss are closely associated, but although similar symptoms can appear with various types of memory challenges, there are some significant distinctions. Is Dementia a Normal Part of […]