Assisted Living

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One thing that many people immediately think about when they hear the term ‘assisted living’ is a permanent, end-of-life care option for aging men and women. In reality, assisted living is first and foremost about living life to the fullest, with help (assistance).

It’s easy to miss some important information about assisted living, though. One notable example is the fact that most people are not aware of the respite care options some quality assisted living facilities offer elderly men and women.

Starting the New Year Off on the Right Assisted Living Foot

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Starting the New Year Off on the Right Assisted Living Foot

December 20, 2021
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It’s the end of the year. That means people are making New Year’s Resolutions, planning on starting the year off on the right foot, taking positive changes in their life, and thinking about the future. For some older seniors, thinking about the future means determining the right type of elder care. There are numerous senior care options out there, but few that can match the benefits that a quality assisted living facility can offer. However, too many people have misconceptions about what assisted living is, what it can offer, and the vast benefits it may provide.

Senior Care with Assisted Living Support after Surgery or Hospital Stay

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Senior Care with Assisted Living Support after Surgery or Hospital Stay

November 18, 2021
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John’s mother was hospitalized following a stroke. While her prognosis was relatively good, recovery was going to take time. John had a career and a family to provide for, so he wasn’t able to be there for her as much as she needed. While she was still in the hospital, with her primary doctor advising her to have the right care and support ready when she was discharged, they didn’t know that assisted living for senior care would be an option.

Caregiver: Ways to Help Mom Transition to Assisted Living More Comfortably

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Caregiver: Ways to Help Mom Transition to Assisted Living More Comfortably

November 5, 2021
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Making any major life change can be tough. There’s no easy way around that simple fact. When you’re advancing in years and have decided that assisted living would be the best caregiver choice to make, that doesn’t mean the move will be easy.

Elder Care: How to Measure Expectations Versus Reality When Discussing Assisted Living

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Elder Care: How to Measure Expectations Versus Reality When Discussing Assisted Living

October 21, 2021
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Everyone has expectations regarding just about everything. Whether it’s expectations about a job, marriage, school, entering your 50’s or 60’s or 70’s, or what have you, a person’s expectations are often shaped by what they read about or have experienced in the past. When it comes to assisted living for elder care, it is a difficult topic for many people to bring up with aging parents, grandparents, and other loved ones. Most of it has to do with assumptions and expectations.

Elderly Care: Mom’s Concerned About Giving up Her Park Visits at Assisted Living

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Elderly Care: Mom’s Concerned About Giving up Her Park Visits at Assisted Living

October 6, 2021
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Elderly Care Greenville SC-Your mother may not depend on support from you or anyone else just yet, but you believe assisted living would be the best elderly care option for her at this stage in her life.

Learning Fun New Skills at Assisted Living for Senior Care

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Learning Fun New Skills at Assisted Living for Senior Care

September 22, 2021
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Janice was a vivacious, outgoing person most of her life. When she became widowed at 73, she wasn’t sure how her life would change. She simply knew it was going to change. She didn’t want to live her life without her husband, but that choice was not hers. At that time, the last thing she even would’ve considered was assisted living for senior care services.

Make a Move to Assisted Living for Elder Care a ‘Family Affair’

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Make a Move to Assisted Living for Elder Care a ‘Family Affair’

September 8, 2021
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Moving can be stressful. In fact, moving, even for something you have been looking forward to for many years, can be stressful. When an aging senior is moving to assisted living, a wonderful elder care option to consider, they are going to need help.

Tips for Adjusting to Having Your Mother at Assisted Living

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Tips for Adjusting to Having Your Mother at Assisted Living

August 19, 2021
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Assisted Living Five Forks SC-Here are some tips that may help you adjust more easily to your mother or any other loved one moving to assisted living for the first time.

A Seasoned Caregiver Knows the Value of Assisted Living

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A Seasoned Caregiver Knows the Value of Assisted Living

August 5, 2021
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Within the realm of caring for a senior is assisted living. There are many wonderful reasons why an aging person would do well to choose assisted living for their future. The more experience a caregiver has — whether it is a professional who works for an agency or even a family member who has done this for many years –more often they realize just how beneficial assisted living can be.