Individuals living with early-stage dementia often remain at home. Families and friends may provide primary care, or relief and respite when needed. However, as the disease progresses, the attention required…
Author: Jeff Fralin
When Parents Say No to Assisted Living: Steps You Can Take
After months of worrying about your parents living safely alone and weeks of learning about the benefits of assisted living, you finally sat down with your loved ones to have…
How an Independent Living Community Can Help You Age in Place
The desire to age in place—remaining at home and in their community—is expressed by more than three-quarters of adults aged 50 and older, according to AARP. Unfortunately, not everyone lives…
Living With Alzheimer’s: How to Connect Without Words
Words are not required to communicate feelings of love and caring. But if your loved one is living with Alzheimer’s, the progression of the disease can make verbal conversations more…
Stay on Your Feet: Prevent Falls and Improve Your Balance with These Steps
As we grow older, two circumstances can greatly impact maintaining health and independence—falling and the fear of falling. Falling is a common experience in the older adult population. It’s estimated…
Embrace Growing Older: How Assisted Living Helps with the Art of Pivoting
Aging is often viewed as a time of limitation, but it can also offer unparalleled opportunity. As we grow older, we’ll continue to encounter experiences—some requiring adjustments and others that…
Key Features to Look for in Memory Care Communities
Families and loved ones living with dementia often experience the following circumstances when care is provided at home: These are only a few challenges that can occur with this progressive…
10 Ways Assisted Living Helps Residents Rediscover Joy in Life
If you or a loved one is considering the benefits of an assisted living community, it’s essential to recognize its potential to provide much more than a safe place for…
Tips to Celebrate the Holidays with a Loved One Living with Dementia
The holidays are a time for sharing cherished traditions together. For families of individuals living with dementia, however, even simple celebrations can present challenges. If you’re searching for ways to…
10 Tips to Compassionately Communicate with Those Living with Dementia
Knowing how best to communicate or connect with someone living with dementia may often make you feel like a lost traveler trying to navigate without directions or a map. The…