Assisted living

How Often Should I Visit Mom When She First moves Into a Care Facility?

Q: How often should I visit mom in the nursing home when she first moves in? I heard some facilities limit the...

People cite numerous reasons for why they hate visiting nursing homes. Some can’t stand funky smells, others find the sight of disengaged,...

As our population ages and more of our national focus is on senior care, we can find ourselves in a muddle over...

When an elderly parent transitions from their home to assisted living, independent living, a nursing home or a relative’s home, it can...

Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home. For most of us, the feeling is less about how large or...

Caregiving is a job that is full of ups and downs. Many of us take on this role out of love and...

“We don’t want strangers taking care of Mom!” “We promised Dad he would never have to go to a nursing home!” “If...

For many of us, the word “home” signifies refuge, safety, caring, and warmth –a sanctuary where we belong. It’s a place that...

Most of us who are family caregivers know that, while we often experience a sense of fulfillment when we provide care for...

For most seniors, moving from a long-term home into an assisted living facility is difficult. For some, it’s nearly paralyzing. In addition...