Category: Continuing Care Retirement Community
Understanding Dementia Behaviors
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, the diagnosis affects the person’s entire family. As the caregiver for someone with dementia, you’ve likely experienced the frustration and difficulty that so commonly accompanies this condition. You may have also found yourself feeling overwhelmed and wondering if you’re doing the right thing. The team at our… Continue reading Understanding Dementia Behaviors
Questions to Ask Your Parent Before Choosing a Senior Living Community
Making the decision to move your aging parent into a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) can be difficult for everyone involved. Unfortunately, due to outdated stereotypes, some older adults are resistant to the idea of senior living communities because they fear losing their independence. Even though the conversations about CCRCs can be tense, honest communication… Continue reading Questions to Ask Your Parent Before Choosing a Senior Living Community
The Advantages of Living in a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
If you and your loved one have started to discuss moving into a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), we understand that there may be some reluctance and hesitation. Moving can be a very stressful experience and sometimes older adults feel resistant to making big changes. Especially, a big change like moving out of their home… Continue reading The Advantages of Living in a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Smart Home Technology: Understanding the Benefits for Seniors
Smart home technology has made life easier and more convenient for so many people over the last decade. Devices like voice-controlled thermostats and lights, voice-activated coffee machines, voice-controlled security systems, and customized daily reminders make your home as comfortable as possible. For seniors who live alone or in a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), smart… Continue reading Smart Home Technology: Understanding the Benefits for Seniors
5 Ways Older Adults Can Avoid Fall Hazards
Falls can be extremely dangerous for older adults, especially if they live alone, have existing injuries or limited mobility. While falls can happen anywhere, there are precautions you can take with your loved ones to ensure their homes and other surrounding areas are as safe as possible. It’s important to understand that some older adults… Continue reading 5 Ways Older Adults Can Avoid Fall Hazards