When a senior and their family are facing the possibility of transitioning to an assisted living community, there can be many reactions. If possible, giving the situation some time will help because people can work through their feelings and reach acceptance.
When kids visit the elderly in assisted living communities, it can bring a breath of fresh air for the residents. Because kids are generally full of energy and curious, it is important to appreciate the reality of the situation and have a ‘game plan’ before visiting.
Most of the information about helping people through the senior care process fails to focus on couples. The fact is that there are times when a couple must find assisted living — either one or both seniors need care as they are aging. Here are 5 tips to help.
The hazards of winter are not quite over. Even as Spring taunts us, we know that the winter’s chill is still not completely over yet. At Adult Care Advisors, we know that the winter months present several unique challenges and hazards for seniors.
Caring for a family member who has dementia is often physically and emotionally demanding. The responsibilities to keep a loved one safe, healthy and occupied can take its toll on the caregiver’s health and well being. Some describe caregiving as an emotional roller coaster.
Memory care centers and assisted living are both options for long-term senior care, but there are major differences between the two. They differ in cost, services provided, and more. Understanding the differences is key to choosing the right option for your senior.
No moving job is ever as simple as we would like it to be. When you are moving a senior into assisted living in New Jersey, there are a number of things to think about that are unique to this moving exercise.
Financial abuse is all too common among seniors, and more often than not, it is their caregivers and family members who are the culprits. When it comes to protecting seniors from financial exploitation, awareness and prevention are key.
Seniors, indeed all adult members of any family, should make their wishes known about medical care in case they become incapacitated. At Adult Care Advisors, we know that no family wants to be left guessing — or worse, arguing about their loved one’s wishes.
Most people understand that Medicare is the federal program covering hospital and medical needs for those over 65. Many of us, however, may not know what is covered in the four parts of the Medicare program. This guide makes Medicare easier to understand.
With a wide range of services, assisted living communities in New Jersey provide resident seniors and their families with a full complement of services. Many communities provide assistance with daily tasks, common amenities, onsite licensed nursing and more.
While some changes in memory are normal as we grow older, the symptoms of Alzheimer’s are different than simple lapses of memory. If you spot early warning signs of Alzheimer’s, it may be time to discuss whether assisted living in New Jersey is the right option.
