Assisted Living

Falls are prevalent, dangerous, and costly. Even falls that do not result in injury can have serious consequences. Psychological trauma and fear-of-falling produce a downward spiral of self-imposed activity reduction which leads to loss of strength, flexibility and mobility, thereby increasing the risk of future falls.

What does an assisted living community do to protect its residents? There are some obvious answers that all assisted livings will be able to provide; round the clock staffing, 2 hour checks through the night, call lights and/or pendants to call for assistance and more. But what else can an assisted living do to protect

Mary Ann Drummond, RN, has more than 30 years of nursing experience and is the author of “Meet Me Where I Am: An Alzheimer’s Care Guide. She has spent much of her career as an executive working in the assisted living industry and dedicates much of her time to sharing educational concepts regarding Alzheimer’s care

When you discuss your parents going to an assisted living home, you might still wonder what you are signing on for. What does a community like this have to offer for your loved one? The truth is that assisted living communities have a lot more to offer than a warm bed to sleep in. Medical

It can be tough for anyone to lose a spouse. Unfortunately, one elderly spouse typically passes away before the other. If your mother or father recently passed away, then it is important to help your surviving parent get through this tough time. Studies have shown that after the death of a spouse, a person over

It isn’t easy to watch your elderly loved ones, be it your parents, grandparents or friends, suffer from health problems as they age. If your elderly loved one presently lives at home, consider a move to an assisted living facility to promote a higher overall sense of health and wellbeing. Assisted living facilities have a

Although there are several advantages to having your parents live independently as they age, one potential downfall is that you might not feel confident about their security. Additionally, many senior citizens tend to be nervous about a variety of threats that can shake their confidence about living independently. If this is a concern to you,

Characterized by a loss of memory that affects a person’s ability to think, behave, and even perform basic tasks, dementia can wreak havoc on the entire family’s life. With an estimated 47 million people around the world living with dementia, one of your parents may develop this serious disease of the brain. Caring for your

It’s not easy owning up to the notion that your parents or grandparents are not fully capable of taking care of themselves anymore. You realize that they are simply not safe at home alone. Yet, submitting them to a nursing home might seem slightly callous or too soon. Why not consider an assisted living facility—where