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Assisted Living: What Does That Mean?
February 2, 2024We receive many calls from family members trying to decide if or when Mom or Dad should go to a residential assisted living community. That can be a tough decision, so here is some general information that might help explain what residential assisted living is all about.
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Navigating Home Care Options
October 19, 2023Home care services are generally unskilled or nonclinical tasks designed to make daily living easier and more comfortable for the elderly.
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What Is Long-Term Care?
September 28, 2023Long-term care options still remain the best choice for people who require a higher level of care to have the quality of life they deserve.
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What Is Respite Care?
September 28, 2023Respite care provides temporary care for you or your loved one when the primary caregiver (often a family member) needs a break from the responsibility of caregiving.
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Medication Safety
September 28, 2023Make sure all health care team members know about any prescription and over-the-counter medications, including herbal or vitamin supplements a person is taking to ensure medication safety.
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Treatments for Sundown Syndrome
September 26, 2023Sundown syndrome is a common aspect of living with dementia or dementia-related diseases, and effectively managing its symptoms is a crucial component of the overall care plan.
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Hospice Care
September 25, 2023The primary purpose of hospice care is to manage pain and other symptoms during the last six months of life where treatments focus on comfort rather than curing the underlying disease.
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10 Steps to Approach Memory Concerns in Others
August 21, 2023If you notice changes in friends, family or others close to you and are concerned for their health—particularly when it involves changes in memory, thinking or behavior—it can be difficult to know what to do or say.
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In-Home Care
August 8, 2023In-home care allows a person with Alzheimer's to stay in a familiar environment. It also can be a great assistance to caregivers.
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What Is Memory Care Assisted Living?
July 20, 2023When specific programming that focuses on the experience of memory conditions like Alzheimer's is required, memory care assisted living may be the best choice for you or your loved one.
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