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finding the right assisted living home for your parents

Watching your parents age is difficult. Seeing their health deteriorate and how the things that they can safely do for themselves being limited is hard for anyone. If you have done all that you can to ensure that your parents are safe in their own home, but they still have difficulties or are just not safe, it may be time for you to consider placing your parents in an assisted living home. But, how do you know what home is best for your parents? The information on our site will help you find the home that will keep your parents safe and comfortable during their final years.

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Becoming A Part Of A New Assisted Living Center

Posted on July 26, 2016

Moving to a new retirement community is like relocating to a different neighborhood. There are new people to meet and a new culture with which to become familiar. Here are a few ways that you can take an active role in becoming a new and vital member in your new neighborhood.   Seek Out Classes and Group Activities   Most facilities offer a variety of activities that draw different segments of the community. [Read More]

Physical Therapy Can Help You Recover From A Fall

Posted on June 7, 2016

A fall can be a serious event for any person. However, for an elderly person, the effects of a fall can be critical, leaving them with serious injuries. If you have recently been injured in a fall, physical therapy can help heal your injuries and assist you with moving forward with your life. Plus, you can make a few changes around your home to reduce the likelihood of falling there again. [Read More]

3 Ways To Beat Loneliness In Assisted Living Facilities

Posted on May 2, 2016

Assisted living placement is often necessary when seniors are no longer able to live independently. Many times, this means leaving the homes they lived in for decades, and leaving their familiar neighborhoods and friends. Having to relocate to a facility may lead to anxiety, isolation, and loneliness. Here are three things you can do for your loved one to help avert loneliness in an assisted living facility: Bring Pets For A Visit [Read More]

Does Your Parent Need Supervision But Isn't Ready For A Nursing Home? Independent Senior Living Options Are Best

Posted on January 27, 2016

If your parent is starting to show signs that they are struggling to live on their own, and you worry about what could happen when no one is checking on them, it may be time to find them an independent living center. An independent living center is different than a traditional nursing home. Your parent's safety has to be the main concern, and it's dangerous for them to be caring on their own if they have a disability, mental health concern, or if they are aging and need assistance with daily tasks. [Read More]