As people become older they become weak, frail and often lose confidence in themselves. We consider placing our elders in senior care communities so that they receive the best quality of life possible. Unfortunately, some ‘caregivers’ misuse their authority and ill-treat senior residents who find it difficult to stand up for themselves. When you place… Read more »
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Can I Afford Senior Care for my Retired Parents?
Contrary to popular belief, the cost of senior care is well within reach of anyone in need of it. Unfortunately, most people tend to avoid thinking about their senior adulthood. Similarly, most of us don’t plan ahead for our senior parents and the care they will need in their golden years. The fact is, at… Read more »
Signs of Depression in Your Senior Parent – Assisted Living Communities Can Help
As much as you may want to be with your senior parents all the time, you have other roles and responsibilities to fulfill. This means that your parents are alone at home for the better part of the day – if they aren’t already living on their own. When they have little to do and…
Assisted Living Communities in NJ – A Solution for the Sandwich Generation
If you are a part of the sandwich generation, you have a never-ending stream of responsibilities. Is this affecting your career, social life, and your peace of mind? What can you do about it? Adult Care Advisors suggests you consider assisted living communities for your senior loved ones. It does not mean you stop caring… Read more »
Senior Care and Assisted Living Tips for The Sandwich Generation
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the term “Sandwich Generation” describes that demographic of people who are balancing the needs of the oldest and youngest members of their families. What can you do to cope if you are a member of the Sandwich Generation? Can senior care communities and assisted living be of any… Read more »
Discussing Assisted Living with Your Parents
Although it would be ideal for seniors to live at home all their lives, it is not always the safest or most practical option. Staying alone at home all day can be quite dangerous – particularly when the individual in question is facing increased fatigue, reduced agility and more frequent memory lapses. Moving your senior… Read more »
When is the Right Time – Is Your Parent Ready for Assisted Living?
Seniors generally don’t take kindly to any type of change. Bringing up the idea of assisted living has to be done at just the right time so that they don’t completely shut out the thought. Too early, and the idea might be blocked from their mind forever; too late, and your senior parent might experience… Read more »
Scary Facts about Assisted Living in New Jersey
It’s one thing to notice that senior living communities are not as ‘fun’ or ‘stimulating’ as they claim to be, but when the staff at an assisted living community is downright callous there is definite cause for concern. Adult Care Advisors brings to your attention the harsh reality of some senior care facilities in New… Read more »
Nursing Homes in New Jersey – What They Will Not Tell You
A nursing home is supposed to be a sanctuary where seniors get care, support and some peace and quiet. However, the harsh reality is that some nursing homes tend to advertise more than they deliver. Adult Care Advisors has experts on senior care in New Jersey and we can help you distinguish the genuine, caring… Read more »
Assisted Living Communities – What They Will Not Tell You
If you have a senior loved one who needs assistance with daily tasks, then an assisted living community might be the best senior care option. Identifying the right care for a senior is a challenging task, but it’s only the beginning. What follows – choosing the right community – can make all the difference to… Read more »
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