Families tend to feel devastated when an elderly loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's or another type of dementia. By the time a diagnosis is made, the immediate family members and close friends usually already know something is wrong. For the person's safety and...
When you reach the age to be considered a "senior," you may find yourself a bit worried about what your living situation may become. Many people do not want to live in a stereotypical "old folks’ home." Luckily, they do not have to if they choose a facility that takes...
Deciding to place a loved one in a nursing facility can be one of the hardest decisions you will ever make. However, if a grandparent, mother, or father suffers from dementia, you don’t always need to commit them to a long-term care facility to get them the care they...
Is an elderly care facility the best place for our beloved elderly parents? This is a tough decision to make considering they dedicated themselves unconditionally to raising their children. Love and care is a debt we greatly owe them in their old age. This; however,...
As the population ages, more people are becoming responsible for the care of older relatives in their families, especially parents. Unfortunately, many senior citizens are not able to stay in their homes or live with their relatives due to their health. Most senior...