*This is a sponsored post but, as always, my opinions are my own. Caring for aging parents is a journey that many of us will embark on at some point in our lives. This responsibility comes with some difficult challenges, from making tough decisions about your loved...
The decision to place a loved one in an assisted living facility or nursing home is a hard one to make. It’s also sometimes difficult to determine what actually distinguishes one from the other. We’ve broken down the features each one offers to help you make the...
If any of you follow me on Facebook, then you know of the struggles I’ve been having with my Mom and her search for an assisted living facility that both meets her care needs and her aesthetic and personal needs. She is quite picky and that’s okay.While searching the...
The first of the baby boomers reached retirement age in 2011 and according to the AARP, an average of 9,000 boomers join these ranks daily. As many grown children know, transitioning your parent into a nursing home or assisted living is never without its...
The reason older adults move to a residential care facility or another form of senior housing is to reduce unmet needs and the feelings of isolation that one experiences at home. Another reason for a move is to alleviate another family member’s stress and concern for...