Assisted living

How Involved Should Families Be When Elders Live in a Senior Living Facility?

Over the course of 15 years, five of my elderly loved ones lived, for various spans of time, in a nearby nursing...

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Encouraging Parents to Socialize After the Move to Senior Living

Moving to senior living is often a difficult transition for aging loved ones. Even elders who are on board with the decision...

What to Look for When Visiting an Elder in Senior Housing

So, you and your loved one have taken the plunge. You’ve put in the time and effort to research senior housing options,...

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Coping With the Decision to Put Your Parent in a Care Home

Guilt is one emotion that every family caregiver will experience at some point during their journey. When you take on responsibility for...

Sibling Pressures Caregiver to Take Mom Home to Save Money on Care

Dear Carol: I’m a middle-aged single woman who only wants the best for her mom. Six months ago, she moved to assisted...

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Daughter Wonders if Widowed Dad Should Live with Family or Move to Assisted Living

Dear Carol: I’m a 43-year-old woman, married with two kids in middle school. We’re grieving my mother’s recent death and trying to...

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Low-Income Assisted Living Options Highlighted by A Place for Mom

As an expert panelist for A Place for Mom, I’ve been interviewed for articles and have reviewed many others. Over time, you’ll...

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Planning a July 4th Picnic for Someone in Senior Care? Some tips:

While most senior living communities offer an array of programs and events, activities directors often work with limited budgets and are challenged...

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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...

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How to Get Over Feelings That Prevent You from Visiting a Care Facility

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

Assisted living

How Involved Should Families Be When Elders Live in a Senior Living Facility?

Encouraging Parents to Socialize After the Move to Senior Living

What to Look for When Visiting an Elder in Senior Housing

Coping With the Decision to Put Your Parent in a Care Home

Sibling Pressures Caregiver to Take Mom Home to Save Money on Care

Daughter Wonders if Widowed Dad Should Live with Family or Move to Assisted Living

Low-Income Assisted Living Options Highlighted by A Place for Mom

Planning a July 4th Picnic for Someone in Senior Care? Some tips:

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

How to Get Over Feelings That Prevent You from Visiting a Care Facility

Egosan Incontinence: Discover the Difference

Memoryboard: Designed by caregivers to help families stay connected

Seneca Sense Home: Incontinence Care Made Easy

Free Caregiver Training provided by Geriatrician Leslie Kernisan, MD

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