Facing a diagnosis such as dementia with a loved one can be very challenging. The concerns around your loved one’s health are paramount, of course. Soon, though, comes the reality of finding adequate care for him or her. Factors such as location, levels of care, and finances come into play. You have several options for Dallas Memory Care facilities. [Read more…]
It’s very challenging when a family must find residential care for an aging loved one. This becomes even more difficult when an older couple is in need of care, but one person has more extensive needs than the other. Help is available.
Here at Senior Living Specialists, we understand the different levels of care available at the different senior living facilities. We’ll listen to your needs and help you narrow your search, saving you time when you need it most. There is no cost to you to use our service. Not only is this our business, but it’s personal to us too. In 2008, I was faced with this same issue as my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. That experience inspired me to create a FREE service to help other families just like I helped Donna, below. Contact me today to get your free guide. [Read more…]
Independence is a wonderful thing. As people get older, though, handling the tasks of everyday living on their own can become a challenge. There may be physical disabilities, health concerns, or early signs of dementia that make living alone unsafe. As seniors face the need for assistance, many struggle with the idea of giving up their independence. In the Richardson and DFW areas, senior homes with assisted living facilities offer a wide variety of services to help seniors maintain their independence while still living primarily on their own. [Read more…]
The numbers tell the story of Alzheimer’s effect on families and the nation. An estimated 5.2 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease in 2014, including approximately 200,000 individuals younger than age 65 who have younger-onset Alzheimer’s. Here are some additional figures about Alzheimer’s from the Alzheimer’s Association: [Read more…]
Sometimes you just know – it’s time. Time for a loved one to move from their own home into a senior retirement home. For many families, this can be an overwhelming task. There are many senior retirement homes here in the larger DFW and McKinney TX area, and it’s difficult to narrow down the list to ones that will be a good fit for your loved one and your entire family. One barrier to making the move is misinformation or lack of information.
It’s important to focus on the facts of what there is to gaining from a retirement home, rather than what may have to be given up. Here are a few examples: [Read more…]