Just like the cost of most all other services, Dallas TX assisted living costs are on the rise. According to a recent survey by the Congressional Budget Office, the average cost of assisted living nationwide in 2012 was 5.1% higher than 10 years earlier, up to $2,714 per month. A different survey conducted by MetLife, reported that assisted living costs were over $42,000 per person in 2011. [Read more…]
Statistics tell us that a senior citizen has about a one-in-four chance of spending time in a nursing home or other skilled care facility. Sometimes, these are short, rehabilitative stays. Other times, it is a permanent solution to help an older person live comfortably and safely. There are many types of facilities available to seniors, with a large variation of services available based on specific needs. Today, housing options for seniors needing assisted living are increasing. This is good news for many seniors who now have many choices that can provide they care they needs while still giving them independence and fulfillment. [Read more…]
When people are first diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, they likely don’t need full-time care. In these early stages, they need more of a care partner than a caregiver. Here are some things you can do to support your loved one newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s:
Sometimes, the first step is the hardest. That’s often true of the decision for a family member to move to an assisted living facility. Though many families are rushed into this decision due to emergency circumstances, others have time to discuss it and make plans. In a recent article in the New York Times, social worker Debra Drelich has some advice for people having “the conversation” with their aging parents who may not be ready emotionally to make the move to assisted living. Here are some of her tips:
You may recognize the early signs of a loved one who needs more help, or maybe your loved one has an illness or disability that requires more care. Whatever your reasons for searching for an assisted living facility in the Fort Worth area, you’ve probably already realized how many options are available to you. Here’s a quick overview of the types of facility you may want to consider. [Read more…]