Change is difficult for most people, and when that change involves moving home, it is never simple. The traditional concept of senior living or a retirement home used to be, unfortunately, a fairly dismal one. To the senior and the family members, it meant sending a loved one away from home and family into an… Read more »
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Mistakes to Avoid when Selecting a Senior Care Community
Moving your loved one into an assisted living community is a big decision and one that needs deep thought, careful planning and the right advice. It is important that you understand what not to do as much as you understand what to do. Here is a list of common mistakes you should try to avoid
Parenting the Parent: Balancing Senior Care for Parents in New Jersey
It is a significant reversal of roles for many people, and when it comes time to parent the parent it can be a big change in your relationship. According to many senior care experts, watching our parents lose their independence is one of the most challenging realities for children to face as our parents age…. Read more »
The First Few Weeks of Assisted Living are an Adjustment for Everyone
After any move, there is a period of adjustment. When the move involves a senior moving into assisted living, the adjustment is a little harder. The first few weeks after moving into assisted living are a critical time. At Adult Care Advisors, we know how to help families find assisted living. Our services include connecting… Read more »
Discussing Senior Care and Assisted Living in New Jersey During the Holidays
The holiday season is an important time for getting together, sharing memories and spending time with family and friends. It is also the close of the year and the start of a New Year, so it happens to be a time of reflection and gratitude – for those we have in our lives and those
3 Things Every Senior Care Service Should Provide
When you are preparing to hire a home health agency, you and your parent are responsible for setting up the services he or she needs. Ideally, you want to choose from a list of services that range from the very basic to the more comprehensive with room to grow in case your parent’s needs change… Read more »
How Social Activities in Retirement Communities Help Mental Health
Aristotle wrote many centuries ago, “Man is by nature, a social animal.” Not much has changed even today. Throughout life, from childhood to adulthood and senior years, we need social interaction in order to lead a happy, balanced life. An important advantage of retirement and assisted living communities in New Jersey is the social interaction… Read more »
Short Term Care for Your Senior Parent Recovering From Surgery
Recovering from surgery without help isn’t easy. Most people underestimate how much their life changes post-surgery. The senior care consultants at Adult Care Advisors identify some of the major challenges your senior parent is likely to face when recovering from surgery: Be prepared for a longer-than-expected recuperation and recovery time. Even straightforward procedures such as… Read more »
How to Assess the Quality of Medical Care at Your Parent’s Senior Care Facility
When selecting a senior care facility for your parents, a significant deciding factor will be the quality of medical care available. We all want to be assured that our senior parents will be well taken care of, with access to the best quality medical care when needed. Adult Care Advisors offers some useful tips and… Read more »
What are the Warning Signs of Elder Abuse?
As people become older they become weak, frail and often lose confidence in themselves. We consider placing our elders in senior care communities so that they receive the best quality of life possible. Unfortunately, some ‘caregivers’ misuse their authority and ill-treat senior residents who find it difficult to stand up for themselves. When you place… Read more »
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