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Mistakes to Avoid when Selecting a Senior Care Community
-Written by Adult Care Advisors | No Comments December 23, 2014
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
Continue ReadingIs it Dementia?
-Written by Adult Care Advisors | No Comments December 10, 2014
It’s 1:30 p.m. in the afternoon and the phone rings…it’s your doctor’s office calling to let you know that you missed your appointment earlier in the day. How could it be that you forgot? You had the “reminder card” in visual sight on the refrigerator for the last 2 months, and you wrote the appointment… Read more »
Continue ReadingHow Do I Tell A Senior It Is Time for Assisted Living?
-Written by Adult Care Advisors | No Comments October 23, 2014
No one likes facing difficult decisions. Telling your loved one that it is time for a move to assisted living can be one of the most difficult decisions to make. For many adult children who are facing this tough challenge, the term ‘assisted living’ brings to mind a foreign, cold, hospital-like atmosphere and fear. But… Read more »
Continue ReadingWhen is Home Care the Best Option for a Senior?
-Written by Adult Care Advisors | No Comments October 13, 2014
The majority of seniors prefer to continue living at home for as long as possible. Just like teenagers, they like the feeling of independence! The thought of paying for an assisted living community may also make them anxious, but there are alternatives. For some seniors, home care is the best option as they age and… Read more »
Continue ReadingThe ‘Best’ Assisted Living Community is a Myth, But You Can Find a Best Fit
-Written by Adult Care Advisors | No Comments September 22, 2014
No one can claim to have found the best assisted living facility, only the best one for their senior. While your friend may recommend the ‘best’ assisted living community for her elderly father and it is right down the street from your mother’s current home, that community may or may not be perfectly suited to… Read more »
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