You may recognize the early signs of a loved one who needs more help, or maybe your loved one has an illness or disability that requires more care. Whatever your reasons for searching for an assisted living facility in the Fort Worth area, you’ve probably already realized how many options are available to you. Here’s a quick overview of the types of facility you may want to consider. [Read more…]
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has reported that many people ask them “why bother” to get an official diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. This is a legitimate question, given that the reality of Alzheimer’s care right now is that there are no effective treatments to prevent, reverse, or cure the disease.
According to the AFA, a recent survey found that 29 to 76 percent of people with dementia or probable dementia have not been diagnosed by a primary care physician. An official Alzheimer’s diagnosis is important, though. Not only can it put the person in the care of expert specialists, it also allows the person and his or her family to prepare for future care needs. While no cure exists for Alzheimer’s, there are treatments that can slow the progression of symptoms and clinical trials are often available. Support services for the person and family are also more readily available with an official diagnosis.
In general, it’s often easier to deal with a tough situation when you have access to information about it. The same is true of finding an Alzheimer’s care facility here in the DFW area. In 2008, I was faced with the issue of finding specialized care for my mother when she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. With so many Alzheimer’s care and assisted living facilities in our area, it took a lot of research and investigation of my own to find the right place. That experience inspired me to create a FREE service to help other families just like I helped Rebecca, below. Contact me today to get your free guide.
I wanted to let you know what a huge weight has been lifted from our shoulders. The first time we moved our father, there were endless trips to different care facilities around DFW. As our father progressed with his Alzheimer’s, and after 3 years, it became more evident that we would be facing this challenge yet again, only this time with his diagnoses in mind. You made the daunting task of placing our father in a Dallas Assisted Living very palatable. I think it’s the hardest decision you face with a loving parent. The information that you provided for us was invaluable. Not only did you supply the places to go, who to speak with, but, also had good background on the various Dallas Assisted Living Communities themselves and the people running them. We couldn’t be happier with the suggestions put forth by you and your team. We are extremely happy with our choice of an Alzheimer’s Care Facility in the DFW area. Everyone who has a parent in need of Alzheimer’s care should be contacting you.
Rebecca J – DFW area
Senior Living Specialists is locally owned and operated, serving the greater metro area of Dallas and Fort Worth, including Coppell, Garland, Arlington, Frisco, McKinney and Plano. If there are any questions on how we can help your family find the best Alzheimer’s care facility in the area, please contact me (Paul) by email at paul@seniorlivingspecialists.com or by phone at 214.929.5055. Remember, there is no cost to families for our services. Senior Living Specialists is a non-biased third party service compensated by referral fees from facilities.
The main reason for someone to move to a senior care facility is for safety, as well as the easy access medical care. While this is certainly important, Carrollton senior care facilities also provide some less obvious benefits. Here are just a few:
While people may be able to live independently in the early stages of dementia, as the condition progresses dangers can arise in everyday living. Dementia almost always leads to changes in a person’s abilities and behavior which affects what they can handle on their own. Although every situation is different, most people with dementia suffer from diminished capacities of some sort that can impact their independence. Here are a few of the issues that can arise:
All of these factors increase the likelihood of accidents, which is a main reason why people seek assisted living facilities. [Read more…]
Is a nursing home the right place for your loved one? Nursing homes provide ongoing assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, using the restroom, and taking medicine. It’s not easy to make the decision to enter a nursing home or find one for your loved one. However, it is a necessary task for many families. It’s helpful to think about what you and your loved one will gain from finding the right nursing home. There are many options for quality nursing homes Colleyville TX. [Read more…]