2017 - Residing In An Assisted Living Community

3 Helpful Actions to Take When Applying for Medicaid

24 November 2017
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If you're in need of long-term care and don't make a lot of money, you may need some assistance in the form of Medicaid. This jointly-funded program, designed for the needy and poor, can be difficult to apply for if you don't know what you're doing. Make it easy by taking these steps. Gather the Right Financial Documents To ensure that the application process goes smoothly and without delays, you need to gather the necessary financial documents. Read More

Finding A Senior Independent Living Community

9 November 2017
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When your loved one is looking to settle down for a bit, while retaining their independence, it's important that you look for a senior independent living community. There are a lot of communities available, and plenty of good reasons for you to find one that will be helpful. If this is something that you're interested in, read below and apply these tips, in order to get the help of a community that can assist you accordingly. Read More

3 Health Conditions that Can Increase Your Risk of Falling at Home

8 November 2017
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When an elderly individual falls in his or her home, there can be a variety of factors that contribute. A cluttered home, for example, can increase the risk of tripping, while someone who is distracted can also trip and fall. However, there are a number of health conditions that can increase your risk of falling at home. If you have one of these conditions and are concerned about falling, you may wish to hire a home health aide to visit you to help you around, as well as make suggestions on what devices—handrails, for example—to have installed to decrease the risk of falling. Read More

Wandering And Dementia: How Can You Protect Your Loved One?

8 November 2017
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If your loved one wanders out of the home because they suffer from dementia or another memory-related condition, take steps to protect them. Wandering is one of the many problems people with dementia experience as their disease progresses. If you're unable to keep up with your loved one as they wander, it can be dangerous for them and overwhelming for you. Here's how wandering may affect your loved one's safety and how you can address it. Read More

Help Care For Your Elderly Parents On A Routine Basis

7 November 2017
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If you have been taking care of your elderly parents dietary needs by preparing meals and helping them out with errands and other responsibilities, but an influx of job responsibilities is taking up more of your time and making it difficult for you to tend to your parents needs, use the suggestions below to help care for your parents on a routine basis. Use Services Provided By An Assisted Care Center 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.