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How Do I Know If Assisted Living Is Right for My Loved One?

Key Takeaways Recognizing when a loved one may benefit from assisted living is essential for their safety, well-being, and quality of life. Common signs include difficulty with daily tasks, managing medications, or maintaining their home environment. Mobility issues and frequent accidents are also essential indicators that support may be needed. Having a thoughtful and compassionate…

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Memory Care / Alzheimers / Dementia • August 25, 2025

Living with Parkinson’s Disease: What Caregivers Need to Know

Parkinson's disease is complex. It often begins with small shifts in a person's movement and everyday routine. As it develops, a person's needs change, and eventually, they may need professional care. With conditions like Parkinson's disease, staying informed is key. Parkinson's leads to small everyday challenges that tend to worsen over time. In the earlier…

A caregiver clasping the hands of their older parent and trying to stay supportive.

Uncategorized • July 28, 2025

What Are the Signs of Caregiver Strain?

As a caregiver, it's natural to feel drained at times—you're only human. However, when the physical and emotional toll becomes overwhelming, it's important to recognize the signs of caregiver strain. Ignoring these signs can lead to burnout—and that affects both a caregiver and their loved one. If this sounds familiar, it's time to consider professional…

An older couple examining paperwork at their kitchen table to budget for assisted living.

Assisted Living, Senior Living • June 25, 2025

How Much Does Assisted Living Cost?

Assisted living provides a valuable way to help an older loved one receive personalized support that empowers their independence. However, finding the right community takes time. You want to find a place that blends comfort, care, and daily support—but you also need to consider cost. Assisted living typically costs between $4,600 and $8,000 per month.…

Senior man and woman walking on a path between woods. Man has a bowler hat, cane, bowtie, and suspenders.

Assisted Living, Senior Living • May 27, 2025

Can You Come and Go In Assisted Living?

If you’re considering assisted living for you or your loved one, you may wonder what the rules are. Can residents come and go as they please? Many people think assisted living communities are strict and clinical settings, but the reality is quite different. In general, residents can come and go in assisted living, though individual…

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Senior Living • April 14, 2025

Navigating a Parent with Second Thoughts About Senior Living

Moving to a senior living community is a major life transition, and it’s natural for parents to experience doubts or second thoughts about the decision. Whether it's fear of losing independence, concerns about fitting in, or hesitation over leaving a longtime home, these emotions are valid and deserve compassionate support. If your parent is having…

An adult child and their senior parent sit face to face on a couch as they smile and discuss the possibility of the senior parent moving closer to their adult child.

Uncategorized • March 20, 2025

How to Talk to Senior Parents About Moving Closer

As your parents age, it’s common to want them to live closer for many reasons. Whether you want to spend more time with them or want to help them maintain their health and independence, having your senior parents close by can be a wonderful experience. Here are some steps you can take to make broaching…

An older adult looking away from a bowl of soup on the table in front of them.

Uncategorized • February 7, 2025

What Causes a Loss of Appetite in the Elderly?

If you’ve noticed that your loved one isn’t eating as much as they used to, you’re not alone. Many seniors experience a loss of appetite as they age, but there are ways to make eating easier and more pleasurable. Many things, from physical factors like changes to their sense of taste to emotional factors like…

An older adult with dementia smiling in their living room and dialing a number on a landline phone.

Caregiving, Memory Care / Alzheimers / Dementia • January 21, 2025

How to Talk to a Parent With Dementia on the Phone

Phone calls are a great way to keep in touch with a parent with dementia! They offer an easy way to enjoy a casual, calm conversation. However, dementia can be complex—it often affects a person's ability to communicate. Fortunately, you can take small steps to create a supportive and relaxed atmosphere where the conversation can…

A concerned adult child comforting a parent who is experiencing personality changes.

Memory Care / Alzheimers / Dementia • January 6, 2025

Why Is My Aging Parent’s Personality Changing?

If you've noticed changes in your aging parent's personality, you might be confused and a bit worried. The underlying reasons behind personality changes in an aging parent can include: Health conditions Medications Hearing and vision problems Psychological factors Cognitive decline Life transitions While personality shifts can feel alarming and raise questions about what’s normal in…

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How Do I Know If Assisted Living Is Right for My Loved One?

Living with Parkinson’s Disease: What Caregivers Need to Know

What Are the Signs of Caregiver Strain?

How Much Does Assisted Living Cost?

Can You Come and Go In Assisted Living?

Navigating a Parent with Second Thoughts About Senior Living

How to Talk to Senior Parents About Moving Closer

What Causes a Loss of Appetite in the Elderly?

How to Talk to a Parent With Dementia on the Phone

Why Is My Aging Parent’s Personality Changing?

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