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5 Do's and Don'ts for Selecting the Right Assisted-Living Facility for Your Elderly Loved One
An assisted-living residence can provide help with your elderly loved one's everyday needs, including light housekeeping and meal preparation, while allowing him or her to remain independent in a home environment. If you are planning to help your loved one choose such a facility, there are a few aspects to keep in mind to ensure you make the right choice. Location, housing restrictions, lease contracts, and services offered are a few things to consider.
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Does Your Loved One Have Alzheimer's? Addressing Assisted Living FAQs
Alzheimer's patients have special needs when compared to many other seniors. While Alzheimer's sufferers are not physically impaired at first, confusion, the tendency to wander, and mood swings make these patients a challenge for loved ones to manage at home. When the disease becomes too much for family members to cope with, sometimes the best option is placement in a memory care facility. Q: In what ways are memory care facilities different from standard assisted living facilities?
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8 Tips For Celebrating The Holidays With Someone Who Has Dementia
The holidays are usually a cheerful time of the year when friends and family come together to catch up and look back at memorable occasions. Spending the holidays with someone who has dementia can be stressful, as they may not remember certain people, things or events and may portray aggressive or irrational behavior and mood changes. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, up to 5.1 million Americans age 65 and older have Alzheimer's disease, a form of dementia.
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There are many different types of assisted living facilities, and choosing one can be confusing. You want your loved one to be safe, happy and cared for, but how do you know which facility will best meet your needs? My name is Meghan, and I have helped my family place our loved ones in various assisted living homes. I'd like to give you a checklist and questions to ask yourself when you choose an assisted living facility for someone you love; you don't have to be overwhelmed. I can help you find the best place for your elderly loved one.