Talking to a Loved One About Moving Into an Assisted Living Facility

You have realized for some time now that your elderly parent or relative is struggling to live independently. Maybe they keep forgetting to lock their door. Or maybe you see signs that they have constant falls. But how do you persuade them that they should move into an assisted living facility? For many people, living … Read more

Time to Move Your Loved One into an Assisted Living Facility?

For some people, it is never the right moment to start discussing the option of moving an elderly loved one to an assisted living facility. This is especially hard when the respective person is your parent. After all, they made sacrifices to look after you when you were completely dependent on them. However, looking after … Read more

How Assisted Living Facilities Help Prevent Depression

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There’s a normal ebb and flow to life that triggers emotional responses. When a child is born, new parents feel happy and excited. As life continues to progress, you celebrate achievements and enjoy new journeys. Occasional periods of sadness can be expected throughout seasons of life. Depression is different from sadness, however. Due to missed … Read more

4 Tips on Dealing with the Emotional Toll of Transitioning to a Senior Living Community

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Whether you are the senior–or the loved one tasked with making critical care decisions, aging and emotions go hand in hand. There will be times when your feelings are hurt, when you struggle with rejection or the fear of facing mortality. Disagreements that put distance in the relationships with those you love could also occur. … Read more