Navigating Senior Care: When to Seek Help and How to Begin
By Shelley MacAllister, MSW After my grandfather passed away, it was almost jarring to see my grandmother by herself. They had always been together. Two peas in a pod, in…
Benefits of Pets In Senior Communities
Chances are if you live in Austin, you’ve noticed it’s a dog town. Restaurants, breweries, and parks are full of them! And that’s no different in senior living communities. Whether…
The Fine Print
Congratulations, you’ve picked an Assisted Living or Memory Care community! Now get ready for some paperwork…. Fortunately, senior communities here in Texas make it as easy as possible for new…
When is it time for Memory Care?
Making the decision to move to memory care is never an easy one. Sometimes a significant incident will occur – wandering out the door and getting lost is the most…
It’s Never too Early to Have The Talk
We are often asked by adult children how to talk to their parents about senior living and when it should happen. It’s a huge life transition for all involved and…
When Dementia Gets Aggressive: Behavior in Older Adults
My father in law, Peter McMaster, was a gentle soul his whole life. He was a devoted father, avid soccer player and coach, and a salesman. He had what the…