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…]
Nocturnal leg cramps are common in aging adults as well as competitive athletes and can be a source of a great deal of pain. It is estimated that one third of adults over the age of 60, and half of the adults over 80 suffer from nighttime muscle cramps with 40% reporting pain several times per week. [Read more…]