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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Smooth Move: Knowing When Your Elderly Parent Needs More Care
10 June 2015
When your elderly parent could no longer live independently, you helped find an assisted living community that would offer the extra support needed for this life phase. However, you are wondering whether this is still the appropriate placement; it seems your family member isn't as sharp as when he/she first moved in. How do you know when it's time to move your parent to a higher level of care? If it is time, how do you break that news?
Caregivers: Worried About An Unassisted Elderly Loved One? Community Living May Be The Answer!
7 June 2015
Many family caregivers who take care of a related loved one when they get older worry that they cannot handle everything on their own. This may because they were unable to quit work to take care of them, or because they have a family of their own that must be taken care of. Both of these can cause a caregiver to be unable to provide their undivided attention to their elderly loved one.
Assisted Living Facilities: 2 Ways They Can Benefit Active Seniors
6 June 2015
Many people hold the misconception that assisted living facilities are only for seniors who have serious health problems and are relatively inactive. This keeps many seniors (and their adult children) from looking into these facilities until they feel they have lost the ability to care for themselves. While a senior with many medical problems can definitely benefit from the around-the-clock extra care of these facilities, relatively healthy seniors can enjoy living in these facilities and find them welcome retreats during their golden years.
3 Things You Need To Consider When Looking For A Nursing Home
5 June 2015
No one wants to think about putting a loved one in a nursing home. In a way, it's like you are admitting defeat and saying that you can't take care of them. But that's exactly why nursing homes are there - to help you take care of your loved ones in the way they need to be. Selecting a nursing home is a very important decision that should never be made without careful thought.