Having the conversation about senior living with your parents can be a difficult and emotional process. It’s not easy to think about our loved ones getting older, but it’s important to have this discussion in order to plan for their future well-being. Whether your parents are approaching retirement age or already in need of assistance, […]
6 Tips for When Your Elderly Parent Refuses Assisted Living
As loved ones age, a question that often comes up is when is the right time for senior living? Navigating care for an elderly parent can be complex, particularly when they resist the idea of moving into an assisted living community. Many adult children and family members go through this emotional struggle as they only […]
How to Support a Loved One as They Make the Move to Assisted Living
Moving day is finally here. Although your parent or loved one is all smiles and is cracking jokes as you help them load the boxes into the truck, you can tell your loved one is sad to be leaving their home and moving to an uncertain future. Every person experiences these feelings, but that doesn’t […]
Preventing Caregiver Fatigue
Our parents cared for us for years throughout our childhood—preparing our meals, cleaning our homes, and doing our laundry. However, when the time comes that they need us to do the same in return, it can be a challenge to balance it with our typical lifestyles. It’s no surprise then, that 40% of caregivers are […]
Talking to Your Children About Assisted Living Care
Talking about assisted living care can be incredibly difficult, and although there are many resources for children looking to start the challenging conversation with their parents, the same cannot be said for proactive parents. Rather than waiting for your children to make the decision for you, we recommend that you start the conversation early so that you […]
