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How to Make the Present as Meaningful as the Past

How to Make the Present as Meaningful as the Past

May 15, 2018 | No Comments

Your memories define who you are. The places you have visited, people you’ve interacted with, the food you’ve eaten, positive experiences, and even the negative moments have all worked in unison to synthesize the person you are today.   When an individual realizes that they’re losing their memory, they feel as if they are losing a part of themselves. It is little wonder that for individuals who are reaching the third phase of life even common memory lapses can be terrifying. Losing their keys, forgetting someone’s name, and misplacing a wallet can make seniors wonder if they are developing the
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Lewy Body Dementia

Lewy Body Dementia

November 28, 2016 | No Comments

Well almost everyone knows about Alzheimer’s disease when discussing the elderly and assisted-living facilities, there are often other types of dementia that are overlooked. The most common type of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease is Lewy body dementia.  Similar to Alzheimer’s disease, this type of dementia does have severe impact on memory, but it also has a host of other symptoms that distinguish it from strokes, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease. These other symptoms can have a severe impact on the patient’s quality of life, as well as their friends and family. Therefore, it is important to give an overview of this
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Help Your Loved One Transition into a Memory Care Center

Help Your Loved One Transition into a Memory Care Center

November 22, 2016 | No Comments

For some people, the idea of their loved one moving out of their home and into a memory care center can raise uncertainty, be disheartening and even sad. Whatever you feel, your loved one probably feels times ten. As an advocate for their care and wellness, it’s important that you play an active role in helping them make this transition. Make a Gradual Transition Try not to make the move abruptly. If possible, once you have decided on a care facility, plan a visit to the center with your loved one outside the confines of a traditional tour prior to
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What Kinds of Assisted Living Care Options are Available?

What Kinds of Assisted Living Care Options are Available?

September 30, 2016 | No Comments

Assisted living care options can vary greatly. In this article we will discuss your options to give your loved one the most appropriate care he or she may need. We start with a basic question: How much support does your senior need?  There are communities, facilities, and programs available for every level of care. Senior Independent Living Communities These are designed for highly independent seniors who don’t have serious medical issues.  Typically, these communities offer well-furnished apartments, numerous social events, and group outings.  Residents can, if needed, arrange for room cleaning and one or more meals a day provided in
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What is Memory Care?

What is Memory Care?

September 28, 2016 | No Comments

As we get older, our bodies show the signs of age, our skin wrinkles, arthritis sets in, eyesight declines. The mind ages as well and we have trouble remembering where we left the keys, our glasses and important dates. Unfortunately, the mind can also age in a fashion that changes a loved one’s personality and important memories that make them who they are. Severe types of heartbreaking memory loss conditions cannot be checked with new reading glasses or skin creams. Families must to find ways to deal with a loved ones condition and finding a community that can help with
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Skilled Nursing or Assisted Living: How to know which is the right place for one you love.

Skilled Nursing or Assisted Living: How to know which is the right place for one you love.

September 21, 2016 | No Comments

When you are responsible for helping a loved one get the care that he or she needs, you want to make sure you know what you are looking for and what will be the right fit for the one you love. This is not an easy decision to make. Let’s look at the difference between the two, so you’ll know what’s right. Assisted Living Facilities are retirement communities that provide amenities and support to our aging loved ones. They have caring staff that provides onsite services that the aging may no longer be able to do for themselves. This includes
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What Are Your Rights as a Caregiver?

What Are Your Rights as a Caregiver?

August 9, 2016 | No Comments

If you’re a family caregiver, you’re performing a labor of love. Often at great cost to your own health, finances or career you provide this service. But not knowing your rights makes a challenging job 10 times harder. By getting informed you’re better able to care for the one you love and yourself. Let’s discuss some of these rights. Do you qualify for FMLA? FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) protects caregivers in the workplace. For those who qualify and work within a company that employs 50+ people, it allows up to 12 weeks of unpaid scheduled or unscheduled time to
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How Much do Assisted Living Facilities Cost?

How Much do Assisted Living Facilities Cost?

August 9, 2016 | No Comments

If you have a loved one who needs assisted living and you find yourself having to pay for it, there is a good chance that you were not anticipating that this was going to happen. Many people believe that this will be covered by government subsidies in the case that someone needs assisted living. However, this is typically not the case. The cost of assisted living facilities can vary greatly depending on the different types of places and different amenities that are provided to residents at these places. Base rates for these facilities typically cover room and board, as well
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