It’s common that parents and their adult children may have different perspectives on their needs as they age. It can be difficult to support someone who may feel as though they are fine on their own. [Read more…]
Change in management of an assisted living can bring a tidal wave of uncertainty for both the residents and their families. Will the local management team change? Will my loved one’s rent change? [Read more…]
When moving your loved one into an assisted living facility, you experience a loss of control over care. Power outages are an example of an event that can exacerbate this feeling. [Read more…]
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the lives of many upside down over the past year. Residents of assisted living communities have been impacted disproprotionately; both directly by the COVID-19 virus and indirectly through social isolation. Now, with a light at the end of the tunnel in the form of vaccinations, many people have questions. [Read more…]
Becoming a caregiver may be a slow change over time, or it may be a sudden shift after an acute medical issue. It can be difficult for someone to balance supporting someone’s independence and their ability to make their own decisions, while also balancing their needs and safety concerns. [Read more…]