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At the beginning of your life, your parents take care of you, but when you reach middle age, the tables turn, and you need to take care of your parents. That can involve helping your parents to find an assisted living facility or a nursing home. To quickly explain, assisted living is independent living with a bit of extra help such as a group lunch room or an emergency alert system in each apartment. A nursing home, in contrast, provides comprehensive care for patients with a wide range of issues from dementia to arthritis. This blog is designed to help you make those tough decisions. It's also going to include posts on home health care, staying in touch with relatives in nursing homes, and more. I wish you the best through this sometimes difficult part of the journey with your parents.

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If your elderly loved one can no longer keep up with a house, but is still in relatively good health, moving into a senior living community may be a good option. However, with so many senior living communities, choosing the right one can be quite tricky. That is why it may be beneficial to work with a senior living placement advisor. Here are a few reasons why. Possess Extensive Knowledge Read More 

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Home care services are designed to meet the unique needs of seniors who wish to age at home. These services can include help with activities of daily living, transportation, and light housekeeping. Senior home care services can be customized to fit each client's individual needs, and they are typically provided by trained caregivers with experience working with older adults. Besides meeting the physical needs of seniors, home care services can also provide much-needed social interaction and companionship. Read More 

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College students can be put in a strange position where they are adults but still have a lot of questions about how to become adults. You might be in a position where your parents are sick or need assistance, but you may have no experience finding an assisted living facility.  Are you a college student who is trying to figure out how to navigate finding an assisted living facility for one or both of your parents? Read More 

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What do you need to know about Alzheimer's care? According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), an estimated six million-plus adults in the U.S. have Alzheimer's disease-related dementia. If your parent is one of the many Americans living with this progressive disorder, take a look at what you need to know about finding the right care option.  Why Does Your Parent Need Care? Your mother or father has always taken care of you. Read More