According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6 in 10 people with dementia will wander. Do you have a loved one with dementia who has started wandering? Maybe they haven’t begun to wander yet, but you’re worried that they may start soon. Here is some information and safety precautions to take with a wandering loved on to keep them safe. [Read more…]
Do you have a loved one who’s resisting the idea of moving to an assisted living facility because they can’t bear to part with their pet? The good news is that an increasing number of assisted living facilities are becoming pet friendly. Here are some tips along with why and how you should find a pet-friendly assisted living facility for your loved one. [Read more…]
Do you have a loved one struggling with memory loss? Alzheimer’s disease probably springs to your mind first, but there are many different types of dementia. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most common types of dementia. [Read more…]
Since the elderly are especially susceptible to COVID-19 (coronavirus), you’re probably worried about your loved one living in an assisted living home. You’re right to be concerned. As of Friday, March 20, more than a quarter of the American lives lost to COVID-19 were people living in elder care facilities.
Let’s talk about how you can support your loved one and what assisted living homes are doing in the face of this crisis. It will take all of us working together to see our loved ones through this outbreak. [Read more…]
As your parents age, your relationship evolves and changes. They were once caregivers and advocates for you, but as they grow older, they will need you to become an advocate for them. One of the most common problems of the elderly is dementia, which affects their cognitive abilities in many ways as it progresses. [Read more…]