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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,...

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The Emotional Toll of Moving Your Elderly Parent to Senior Living

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

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“I Promised My Parents I’d Never Put Them in a Care Home”

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

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Home is Where Our Heart Is, Especially for Older Adults

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

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Family and Professional Caregivers Are More Alike Than Different

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

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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,...

Coping With the Decision to Put Your Parent in Assisted Living or in a Nursing Home

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

Nursing home

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

The Emotional Toll of Moving Your Elderly Parent to Senior Living

“I Promised My Parents I’d Never Put Them in a Care Home”

Home is Where Our Heart Is, Especially for Older Adults

Family and Professional Caregivers Are More Alike Than Different

What to Look for When Visiting an Elder in Senior Housing

Coping With the Decision to Put Your Parent in Assisted Living or in a Nursing Home

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