Understanding Wandering and Aggression in Men with Alzheimer’s
Category: Long-Term Care
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Visual or Audible: Great Books For Seniors
Reading helps improve capabilities such as memory, cognition, and attention span, especially in seniors. With so many resources available — whether you prefer audiobook or physical books — the choices can almost seem overwhelming. Here are a few great options to ignite the book lover within. 5 Audiobook Suggestions Perfect for Seniors The US audiobook… Read more »
What Are Activities of Daily Living?
Activities of daily living are the things people do every day, like eating, bathing, or dressing. That’s the short answer. The long one includes answers to questions like why activities of daily living (ADLs) matter and how they can help you tell what level of care you or a loved one needs. Here’s what you… Read more »
Why Veterans Should Choose a Contracted Preferred Provider for Rehab and Long-Term Care
When it comes to selecting a rehab and long-term care center, Veterans have unique needs and deserve specialized attention to ensure compassionate, timely, and high-quality care and services. Choosing a center that serves as a contracted preferred provider for Veterans can make a significant difference in both the quality of care received and the overall… Read more »
Visiting My Loved One in Senior Living or Long-Term Care
Many adult children with parents or other loved ones in a senior living community, including long-term care or assisted living, worry that they aren’t visiting enough. It can be challenging to balance all your responsibilities, including a career, friends, children, community commitments, and more. We understand that you want to give your loved one as… Read more »
7 Tips for Holiday Planning with a Loved One in Long-Term Care
If this is your loved one’s first year in a long-term care community, holiday planning can be a stressful time. Even if they’ve lived there for some time, it can still be difficult. Your celebrations will be different from how they were in years past — but “different” doesn’t have to mean “bad.” Here are… Read more »
Finding Long-Term Care For Your Parent
Staying Active and Engaged in Long-Term Care
Dear Beth, My mom is currently living at an assisted living community. However, her health has deteriorated in the past few months and the community has told us that she will need to go to a long-term care community to receive the proper level of care. The community she’s at doesn’t offer what she needs…. Read more »
