How to Talk to Parents About Assisted Living: A Helpful Guide
The first time you notice a change in your parents or older loved ones it can be hard to accept, to say the least. At first, you may not think…
When to Consider Senior Living Options
The holiday season was a heartwarming time to spend quality time with family and friends. While sharing a festive meal, opening presents, and creating new memories, you may have noticed some things that cause concern about an aging loved one.
Tips for Touring a Senior Living Community In-Person & Virtually
The process of choosing and touring a senior living community can be complex. Just like an apartment or house hunting process, it requires making sure that a place checks all…
How to Pay for Senior Living: Getting the Care You Need
If your loved one turned 65 in America today, they have almost a 70% chance of needing long-term care services of some kind in their lives. Many people are actively…
Senior Care Requirements: Who is Eligible for Senior Living Care Services?
Over half of Americans in their 40’s today are “sandwiched” between caring for their children under 18 and a parent over 65. As the average life expectancy increases and Baby…
How to Find Verified Reviews and Ratings for Assisted Living Facilities
Choosing an assisted living facility can be a stressful and overwhelming process. Whether it’s a parent, extended family member, or a close friend, it’s important the person you love is…
7 Questions to Ask a Nursing Home Every Family Member Should Ask
If you have an elderly relative in need of nursing home placement, you’re starting a complex process. You want to ask all the right questions, but how do you know…
Does Your Loved One Need Safer Housing Options?
The holiday season may have provided the perfect opportunity to reunite with family members, especially with parents and grandparents. As you reflect on your visit, did you note changes in your loved one’s behavior or living style?
Talking to Mom About Assisted Living
Very few seniors want to leave the homes where they may have been living for decades, but as their age advances, the necessity of doing so may increase until the issue can no longer be ignored. An older adult may be extremely reluctant to leave the family home and all of its associated memories. However, when it is time to have that heartfelt talk with mom, a few words of advice can help to alleviate any difficulties.
Fall Prevention for Seniors: 8 Methods Used by Senior Communities
It is more important now than ever that senior communities strive to protect their residents from undue harm. Many falls can be prevented, and simple steps can help seniors stay…
Assisted Living Myth-Busters
By CarePatrol of KCMO Metro South The advent of the Coronavirus pandemic has generated or enhanced several myths about Assisted Living that need to be corrected. Some of these have…
Assisted Living Is the Safer Option
By CarePatrol The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all of our daily lives in many ways, but seniors have been hit particularly hard. According to the CDC, people over 65 years…
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