You might be facing a difficult situation with a loved one that is requiring them to have more attention than they have available at an assisted living facility.
It could have come from normal changes with age or potentially an accident that caused an injury. Whatever the reason is, it is important to know the differences between long-term care and nursing homes so you select the right level of care. [Read more…]
This is a common question that our advisors at Senior Living Specialists get when speaking to caregivers about a common day for their loved one. [Read more…]
The call you receive when a loved one has fallen and injured themselves can be one of the most difficult to hear. Your mind begins to race. How badly were they injured? Were they able to receive assistance right away or did they have to wait for somebody to find them? What will be the road to recovery and how will they handle it? [Read more…]
As a caregiver to an aging loved one, it is important to note what is happening on the national level when it comes to senior care. We breakdown some of the current statistics shared in 2022 and provide insight on why you should take notice of the trend. [Read more…]
When you have a parent that has moved into a care facility, you will likely realize that there are some responsibilities as a caretaker you no longer have to worry about. The care facility will likely be handling things like daily hygiene and prescription distribution which can be taxing on you, the caregiver. However, that doesn’t mean that the caregiver responsibilities have ended but rather changed (depending on the level of care at the facility). [Read more…]