If you have a loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, you’ve likely heard of a type of senior living community called memory care. Memory care communities are designed specifically to support and nurture those with dementia, but as is the case with any specialized care, the cost can be considerable. […]
When Is It Time for Memory Care?
When a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, it’s natural to wonder how long they’ll be able to remain at home. Although each person’s journey with dementia is unique, Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease. In the early stages, most can remain largely independent. However, over time your […]
What is Memory Care?
When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, the family often has more questions than answers. At the top of the list is usually, “What’s the best way to support my loved one’s needs right now?” One of the options for memory care in Hillsborough Township may have been […]
Ways to Fund Senior Living Expenses
Often, the most challenging part of moving your parent to senior living isn’t getting their agreement but rather figuring out whether your family can pay for it. But rest assured; a limited budget doesn’t automatically mean senior living is beyond your reach! You may not realize that many options exist to help fund senior living. […]
Tips for Having the Senior Living Conversation with Your Older Parents
The senior living conversation is one of the most difficult conversations you can have with your parents, regardless of how close you are or how well you communicate with each other. Unfortunately, many adult children feel so uncomfortable that they avoid it altogether, which, all too often, leaves decisions about senior living until a crisis […]
When At-Home Care Is and Isn’t a Good Choice for Seniors
If you or your older loved one are beginning to need a little extra help with daily activities or with health issues, you likely prefer to do so at home. And you’re certainly not alone in that feeling! But are there times when at-home care is best? Yes. Are there times when senior living in […]
Key Differences Between Nursing Homes and Senior Living Communities
Whether it’s a health scare, a chronic medical condition that’s worse, the need for more opportunities to stay social and active, or you’re just tired of maintaining the house, there are many reasons to consider some additional help. However, families often believe that moving to a nursing home is one of the only options. Not […]
Lifestyle & Care Options in Senior Living Communities
Today’s seniors no longer take it easy in their rocking chairs once they reach a certain age. In fact, they are living longer, more active lives than ever before, as they should! So, it only makes sense that senior living communities adjust as well to offer care options that are as diverse as the needs […]
Senior Living Communities Today: Not What They Once Were
While most people assume the term “senior living” is simply a fancier way to talk about nursing homes, that’s not the case at all. Nursing homes of the past provided skilled, round-the-clock care, and today they still do. But although nursing homes were once the only option, what’s known today as senior living now offers […]
Tips for Touring Senior Living Communities
When making a decision on senior living in Somerset County, especially one as important as what community you’ll call home, you need the detail that only a tour can provide. But even touring senior living is only as good as the understanding you walk away with, and that’s difficult when communities often focus on trying […]