Caring for an aging loved one after a hospitalization can be a complex and trying journey. It involves transitioning from the hospital back to their home or into a care facility while ensuring their safety and well-being. Here are some crucial tips and things caregivers should know when finding care for their aging loved one’s post-hospitalization: [Read more…]
Senior Living Specialists has helped thousands of families find the right care for an aging loved one. One of the common questions we receive is around the move in process to an assisted living community. Moving into an assisted living facility can be a big transition for an aging loved one, but with the right support and preparation, it can also be a positive and fulfilling experience. [Read more…]
As the caregiver to an aging loved one, you may have recently made the decision that your parent is no longer able to handle everyday living tasks. They are regularly needing help with the daily tasks they previously didn’t have issues with (cooking, cleaning, etc.). You have also realized that you are unable to provide them the assistance they now need to live a healthy and fulfilling life so it is now time to consider senior living options. [Read more…]
It is difficult for caregivers to acknowledge the stress that comes with being a caregiver of a loved one suffering from dementia. You will have feelings of guilt that you hold resentment against your loved one because of the stress that comes from being their caregiver but it is important to keep your own mental health a priority. [Read more…]
We would like to think that criminal activity would leave some demographics of the population alone like children or aging seniors. Unfortunately, that is just not a reality and as a senior caregiver something you should plan to encounter before it is too late. [Read more…]