- Residing In An Assisted Living Community

Coping With Violent Outbursts When Your Parent Has Dementia

22 December 2018
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Dementia, Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive problems that arise in the senior population aren't uncommon. However, when the parent who raised you begins to develop these conditions, it can be confusing and jarring. It's even more upsetting when your parent has shocking violent outbursts or becomes aggressive unexpectedly. Sometimes you might not even recognize your parent at all. However, with these techniques and suggestions, aggression and violence may diminish. Noting Early Signs Read More

4 Financial Aspects of Moving into a Senior Living Apartment

6 November 2018
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If you are thinking about moving into a senior living apartment or community, it is important to make sure that you understand all of the different financial aspects involved. Leases are Month to Month In most senior living apartments, the leases are month to month. These lease terms mean that if the senior living community is not working for you, you just need to give them a 30-day notice to move out. Read More

What You Should Know About Wound Care For Your Elderly Parent

12 September 2018
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When you have an elderly parent that has recently suffered an injury, you may wonder what you can or should do to help them in the healing process. Whether they are in an assisted living home or living on their own, they will likely need help managing their wound care, and some assisted living facilities are not capable of providing these types of medical services. If this is the case with your elderly parent, you may feel at least partially responsible for their wound care. Read More

Making Your Transition To An Assisted Living Facility An Easy One

14 May 2018
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Moving into an assisted living facility is a big change in your lifestyle – you may feel that you're losing your privacy and independence. When you have difficulty with daily tasks, however, it's necessary to receive personal care in order to keep you safe – you'll have assistance performing daily tasks such as cooking and using the bathroom. In addition, moving to an assisted living facility brings with it new social opportunities. Read More

Sundowning 101: What You Need To Know About Circadian Rhythm

23 April 2018
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If you are taking care of a parent who has Alzheimer's, you may be struggling with the afternoon and evening hours. In fact, late afternoon through early evening hours can be the most difficult time period when dealing with someone with Alzheimer's. There's actually a term used to describe it: sundowning. Here's what you need to know about the phenomenon called sundowning and where you can turn to for help. Read More

About Me

Hi there, my name is Jolene Pickles. Welcome to my website about assisted living communities. My grandparents eventually reached a stage where they were not safe living in their family home. To help them retain their independence while living in a safer environment, we toured all of the assisted living communities to find the perfect dwelling. They were very happy in the community due to the support and entertainment services offered there. On my site, I will explore the benefits of living in an assisted living community once it is unsafe to live at home. Please feel free to visit my site daily to learn more.