As the calendar turns to fall, many will envision crisp air, warm sweaters and colorful leaves to celebrate the shift in seasons. However, here in Texas, the arrival of autumn…
Author: Jeff Fralin
The Benefits of Assisted Living for Long-Distance Caregivers
Long-distance caregiving for an aging parent can be unsettling and emotionally challenging. While growing older might result in increased physical, emotional, and cognitive needs, for a family member living miles…
The Benefits of Lifelong Learning and How Assisted Living Communities Can Help
Just as life doesn’t lose meaning or significance as we grow older, continuing to learn – about the world, your community and even yourself is an opportunity filled with benefits….
7 Key Questions to Ask When Choosing a Memory Care Community
Families often consider memory support communities when their loved one’s care needs begin exceeding what can be provided at home. There are many advantages to memory care, including around-the-clock access…
Remaining Engaged: The Importance of Community When Living with Dementia
Have visits from friends and family become less frequent with your loved one living with dementia? Although there can be several reasons, the difficulty of witnessing personality and memory changes,…
Struggling to Get a Good Night’s Sleep? Try These 10 Tips
Lying awake while staring at the ceiling—or tossing and turning from one side to the other—is a familiar situation many older adults have experienced. For the lucky, this may happen…
10 Questions to Ask When Touring an Assisted Living Community
Tips for discovering the right match when touring assisted living communities If your loved one would appreciate a helping hand and more opportunities to improve quality of life, assisted living…
Traveling Tips for a Loved One Living with Dementia
One question often considered after a dementia diagnosis is how to help a loved one achieve quality of life. While each individual will need to adapt to the disease, living meaningfully is…
Staying Fit and Engaged: How Assisted Living Can Support a Healthy Lifestyle
Creating and continuing an exercise routine can be a taxing accomplishment. Almost all of us have been there. We start the plan with high expectations and resolve, only to find…
Fun in the Summer Sun: 10 Tips for Older Adults to Stay Safe
As the days grow longer, so does time spent outdoors. Depending on where you live, you may be looking forward to taking a plunge in the pool, dining on the patio or planting your garden. But it’s important…