As if arranging for assisted living isn’t challenging enough, navigating the options and finding ways to afford it can be even more challenging. At Adult Care Advisors, we recommend that families explore all available financial options.
Are you ‘sandwiched’ financially and emotionally between an aging parent and an adult child? According to a recent study, nearly half of Americans in their 40s and 50s have a parent aged 65 or older and are either raising a child or have an adult child they are supporting.
When we prepare an Advance Directive, we are saying to those we love how we prefer to be treated when we can no longer speak for ourselves. It’s a gift to those we leave behind. Understanding the differences between DNR and DNH directives is essential for proper planning.
Some of us look forward to the ritual of spring cleaning and the senior you know in nursing care may well enjoy it too. Spring cleaning helps us transition to the warmer months and longer days. Here are some practical tips for helping seniors tackle spring cleaning safely.
Spring is a special time of year for everyone — the leaves are coming out, flowers are blooming, and the days get longer and warmer. There is no age limit on enjoying spring! Here are some fun springtime activities for seniors.
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.
