As a loved one ages, it becomes more challenging to care for them. Especially as a loved one’s health declines, it can be challenging to balance your needs and theirs. The pros and cons of assisted living and keeping a loved one at home should be considered when deciding whether to send them to one.…

Choosing an assisted living facility isn’t an easy decision. And it can be even harder to choose the right one. If you take a tour of the facility, you’ll be able to find out a lot more. The following signs may indicate that a facility needs to be removed as a possibility: Do the current…

Moving into an assisted living facility is a significant change for an older adult. Unlike younger seniors, most seniors aren’t open to this type of change as they are worried about isolation and unsure of what will come with the change. However, a few seniors take to it immediately and try to fit into the…

Sometimes, it becomes clear that assisted living would be a better option for your elderly parent. For example, a series of falls may bring clarity, a chronic health problem in decline, the loss of family members nearby to offer assistance, or increasing difficulty with daily tasks such as taking medications, grooming, eating, and housekeeping. Children…