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When you picture a nursing home, do you imagine a cold, unwelcoming place filled with unhappy elderly folks? I did, but that was before I visited a few that I was considering for my mother. I never knew that these facilities could be so warm, comfortable and filled with friendly folks before I took the time to visit a few of them. So, how do you find a great nursing home for your loved one? What amenities will your loved one find enjoyable? I created my blog to help other folks trying to find the right nursing home for their loved ones. Hopefully, my information will prove to be quite helpful during your search.

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3 Steps To Take When An Alzheimer's Loved One Wants To 'Go Home'

Posted on July 12, 2017

When a senior has Alzheimer's, they often say things that are unclear and that they don't truly mean. In some cases, they may tell you that they want to go home and they may actually already be at home. This is something that you have to deal with as a caregiver. For that reason, it is very important that you know how to deal with this situation when it arises in order to calm them down. [Read More]

What To Look For When Helping Your Parent Choose An Assisted Living Facility

Posted on May 14, 2017

If you're in the process of helping your parent move from their current home into an assisted living facility, then it's important that you have a checklist of things to look for. The move is a big one, and it's important that you make sure that the facility has everything your parent needs before choosing a facility. Some prerequisites are essential for your parent's health, while others are important simply for convenience and to make your parent's golden years easier. [Read More]

What Steps Are Important In Senior Memory Care

Posted on March 30, 2017

Some form of memory decline is common in most seniors, so all aging adults can benefit from taking some steps to prevent their memory, But, of course, some of the memory loss issues can play a bigger role in health and daily living. Here are some steps for senior memory care that apply to different people along this spectrum. Health, Diet and Exercise Minor memory loss is something to monitor, it can potentially be helped with the right vitamin supplements and dietary changes. [Read More]

Pros And Cons Of Short-Term Rehab

Posted on March 30, 2017

Short-term rehab is one attractive option for helping a loved one recover after a fall or other injury. But here are some of the pros and cons to making this decision. Pro: Additional Care and Monitoring If your loved one has been discharged from the hospital, that doesn't mean that they are fully healed. It likely means that the cost/benefit ratio of keeping them in an expensive hospital stay has gone down. [Read More]