Category: Assisted Living

Key Takeaways Evaluate individual needs carefully: Always assess your loved one’s physical and cognitive abilities before deciding if they can safely be left alone. Safety comes first: Review the home environment for fall risks, clutter, or unsafe appliances to minimize potential hazards. Watch for warning signs: Memory lapses, mobility challenges, or difficulty managing daily routines…

Daily living aids are tools or devices designed to help seniors perform everyday tasks more safely and efficiently. These aids can include anything from mobility devices like walkers and canes to kitchen tools that simplify cooking or bathroom safety equipment to prevent slips and falls. Their primary purpose is to promote independence, enhance safety, and…

When one parent requires assisted living’s enhanced care and the other does not, finding a solution that supports their health—and keeps them together—can be overwhelming.  When only one parent needs assisted living, the best solution often includes finding a senior living community that accommodates both parents’ unique needs, allowing them to stay together while receiving…

When it comes to caring for a senior parent, it’s important to consider getting the legal authority to make decisions on their behalf if the need should arise. You might be asking, “Do I really need to get Power of Attorney if my parent is still managing their own affairs?”  The answer is yes, especially…