Call or text 214-929-5055 or send us an email. We are Dallas Fort Worth's Most Experienced Local FREE Senior Care Referral Service
Call or text 214-929-5055 or send us an email. We are Dallas Fort Worth's Most Experienced Local FREE Senior Care Referral Service
Most of us will be a caregiver at some point in our lives. It might be for a spouse who is recovering from an injury or illness or for an aging parent. The experienced team at Senior Living Specialists knows firsthand how tough the caregiver role can be. We developed our Caregiver Resource Center to provide adult children and family members throughout north Texas feel confident in their ability to care for a senior loved one.
We know it can be challenging to understand the different types of senior care that are available for older adults in north Texas and to find one that is the best fit for a loved one’s needs. From home care to specialized Alzheimer’s care, the options can be overwhelming.
We also recognize that families often want to read and learn more about their choices before they contact us for help. With that in mind, we have created a variety of resources to help.
On our site you will find:
End-of-life planning is the process of making decisions about your healthcare and personal wishes in the event that you become unable to make those decisions for yourself. It is important for seniors to consider their end-of-life preferences and to communicate those preferences to their loved ones and healthcare providers.
End-of-life planning typically includes:
End-of-life planning can be a difficult process, but it is an important step in ensuring that your wishes are respected and that your loved ones are prepared to handle the challenges that may arise. It’s a good idea to seek the advice of a healthcare provider, an attorney, and a financial planner as you go through this process.
A caregiver binder is a collection of important documents and information that is organized and kept in a binder or folder. It is designed to help caregivers manage the care of an aging loved one, particularly if that loved one has a chronic illness or disability.
A caregiver binder might include:
The goal of a caregiver binder is to provide caregivers with quick and easy access to important information that they may need in order to provide the best possible care for their loved one. It can be especially helpful in the event of an emergency, when time is of the essence.
Respite care is a type of temporary care that is provided to caregivers in order to give them a break from their caregiving duties. It can be especially helpful for caregivers who are caring for an aging loved one with a chronic illness or disability, as it allows them to take a break and recharge their batteries, while ensuring that their loved one continues to receive the care they need.
Respite care can take many forms, including:
It’s important for caregivers to take care of their own physical and emotional well-being, and respite care can be an important part of that process. It’s a good idea to plan ahead and make arrangements for respite care before you feel overwhelmed or exhausted, as it can be more difficult to find quality care at the last minute.
When you are ready for help finding senior living or home care for a north Texas loved one, please call us at 214-929-5055. Our dedicated team of locally-based senior care advisors has been guiding families through this process since 2009.
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We provide assisted living, senior living and dementia care referral services to the following areas in and around the DFW metroplex including the following and all other surrounding areas.
