Posts by Three Tree Living
Signs to Look For as You Visit Your Elderly Parents this Holiday Season
Families across the county will celebrate the holiday season together. Adult children can learn how their aging parents are faring during the holidays and pick up on any troubling signs. During this holiday season, look for these signs that maybe things aren’t going as well as they should for Mom and Dad. Be on the…
Read MoreAssisted Living vs Residential Facilities and Nursing Homes
Are you wondering what type of care is right for your aging loved one? At some point, support from family, friends, and local programs may not be enough. People who require help full-time might move to a residential facility that provides many or all of the long-term care services they need. Are you wondering what…
Read MoreCauses of Depression in Older Adults (Loneliness and Isolation, Medical Conditions)
As we grow older, we often face significant life changes that can increase the risk for depression. These can include: Health problems. Illness and disability, chronic or severe pain, cognitive decline, damage to your body image due to surgery, or sickness can all be contributors to depression. Loneliness and isolation. Factors such as living alone, a…
Read MoreWhy Seniors Refuse to Eat and What You Can Do About It
Proper nutrition is a vital part of a healthy life at any age. Many seniors tend to eat less as their metabolisms slow and nutritional needs change, but what if Mom or Dad won’t eat a balanced diet or hardly eats at all? How about if a loved one only eats sweets and refuses healthy…
Read MoreDoes Medicare Pay for Assisted Living?
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people age 65 and over, some younger individuals with disabilities, and some individuals with end-stage renal disease. Like other health insurance plans, Medicare does not cover long-term care services. Therefore, Medicare does not pay for the cost of room and board or personal care in an assisted living facility.…
Read MoreHow to Convince Your Parent to Move to Assisted Living
Conventional wisdom says that we all want to stay in our own homes for as long as we can. That is likely how most of our elders feel, but it’s not always in their best interest to do so. How do we talk with them about the realities and dangers of staying at home once…
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