Several weeks ago, a dear family friend of mine suffered a devastating stroke. For a few days, his family members didn’t know if he would survive this event. Thankfully, he did. Now, he is undergoing the slow recovery process in a nursing home. Since his stroke, his family has been amazing. They visit him daily at the nursing facility. They have even decorated his room in an effort to make him feel like he is at home. If your loved one has recently been admitted to a nursing home, don’t despair. You may be able to help your loved one adjust to this living situation better by being supportive. On this blog, you will discover the ways to make your loved one’s transition to a nursing home easier.
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Three Topics to Inquire About When You're Touring a Retirement Home
11 February 2016
Moving your aged parents into a retirement home isn't a process that you should rush. If you're able, it's beneficial to select a handful of suitable facilities in your community and arrange tours or attend open houses. Doing so gives you not only the chance to evaluate the premises with your parents, but to also speak to staff members and have some questions answered. While it's important to avoid dominating the conversation -- you need to let your parents ask questions and have their concerns addressed, after all -- you shouldn't be shy about raising issues that you feel are worth discussing.
How Can You Tell If You Have Whiplash After A Car Accident?
5 February 2016
Whiplash is a common problem among car accident victims. Knowing how to recognize the symptoms of whiplash and knowing what to do about whiplash can help you recover if you are involved in a car accident. How can you tell if you have whiplash after a car accident? If you have whiplash after a car accident, you may experience a variety of symptoms, many of which may seem unrelated to one another.
The Importance Of Seniors Taking Their Medications As Directed
18 December 2015
The average senior takes more than five prescription medications daily, and seniors living in nursing homes often take more than this. Taking these pills as directed is important for a senior's health and safety, but many seniors have trouble with this. If your senior parent lives alone and is experiencing problems taking his or her medications properly, you may want to consider moving him or her to an assisted living facility.
5 Advantages To Retirement Homes
30 November 2015
As a part of life, human beings grow older. There's nothing that can keep time from maturing the human body and mind, but there are many options when it comes to making the most of the golden years. As you or a loved one ages, there are many advantages to living in a retirement home. Stress-free Retirement homes are fantastic places for someone to relax and free themselves from stress. Not only is it a relief for the person living in the home, but also for their family.
Communicating Effectively With Your Parent As Their Alzheimer's Disease Progresses
24 November 2015
Your aging parent has Alzheimer's disease and it's beginning to be hard to communicate with them. Memory loss and dementia are two components of this disease that make it difficult for them to stay focused and respond to you. Patience and planning are required if you wish to stay connected with your parent as long as possible. Here are some ways that professional Alzheimer's care providers communicate with their patients.