Did you know that a percentage of seniors think that it’s “normal” to experience depression as they age? While it is normal to feel down from time to time due to the loss of a loved one, chronic illness, or an inability to participate in the activities you used to enjoy, depression is a mental…
In the comfort of residential homes, care and board are provided by personal care homes. These types of homes provide varying levels of care. They generally house between 2 to 10 individuals and are licensed by the state. You may hear them referred to as residential care homes or adult care homes. Frequently, by the…
Moving your parent or loved one into a personal care or memory care community can be a difficult decision. It’s been heartbreaking to watch them lose their memory. Know this – you’re not alone. In adults over 45 years of age, 1 in 9 experience memory loss or confusion. But there’s help out there! An…
Are you concerned about the possibility that, eventually, you’re going to have to decide on a care facility for dad or mom? Perhaps the need has already arrived! But how do you know when it’s time to help mom and/or dad choose and then move to a personal care community? We’ll explore that shortly. For…
For mature adults who require long-term care, two things that are becoming increasingly important are personal care facilities and memory care facilities. For safety reasons, it’s not always possible to enjoy the comfort of aging at home. Without any setbacks, it may be difficult for a loved one or parent to accomplish day-to-day tasks, particularly…