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 Benefits To Discuss When Talking To Your Parents About Retirement Communities
17 June 2015
Despite the myriad benefits of calling retirement communities home, it can occasionally take a little persuasive conversation to convince your parents that it's finally time to sell their house and adopt this new living arrangement. For many families, this conversation can be difficult as elderly parents ask pointed questions about this transition and adult children struggle to explain why the move is for the best. If you're approaching a point at which you anticipate having such a conversation with your parents, it's ideal to come armed with some helpful, sensible benefits that you can explain to your parents.
How Well Is Your Loved One Being Cared For? 4 Signs Of Nursing Home Abuse You Should Watch Out For
16 June 2015
The definition of abuse in nursing homes is extremely broad and all-encompassing. Instances of violence between residents, neglect, emotional abuse, physical abuse and sexual abuse are all considered forms of nursing home abuse. Under this definition, a case where a resident trips another would fall under abuse and have to be reported. It is estimated that abuse occurs in approximately 30 percent of nursing homes. Of all reported cases, only one-fifth of them caused harm to residents or placed them in jeopardy.
4 Tips for Knowing It's Time for an Assisted Living Facility for a Parent
11 June 2015
Caring for an elderly and often ill parent is an act of love and gratitude for everything they gave up to raise and support you. But there comes a time when their mental and physical health becomes such a burden that it threatens to make their caregiver ill, and the parent should be moved to an assisted living facility or retirement home. There are a few warning signs that can help to identify when the care of a loving son or daughter isn't enough to ensure the safety of an aging parent.
4 Reasons To Consider An Assisted Living Facility
10 June 2015
If you're in search of the perfect care provider for your loved one, you may be confused by the many options. With so many choices to choose from, you want to make sure that you carefully think through your options so that all of your loved one's needs are met. Assisted living facilities offer many benefits. Take a look at the following information to better understand the reasons as to why you should consider an assisted living facility.
Four Great Ways To Use Your Time While Living In An Assisted Living Facility
10 June 2015
There are many benefits to living in an assisted living facility. One of the best benefits is the extra time you will have. Most facilities offer meals, cleaning services, and smaller living areas (making cleaning and organizing easier), so you may have more time than you may know what to do with. Here are some fun things you can do with those extra hours. 1. Work on your personal history. If you already have journals, digitize them (by scanning or typing them) so others can access them.