Facility
When is it Time for Assisted Living?
One of the hardest things a caregiver will ever have to do is to know when it’s time for your loved one to move to a long-term care facility. Often, caregivers will wait far too long before seeking appropriate options for their loved one. more
Your Loving Care
When I first came to live here, I was sad and weary, For I had left my home and given up my dreams. more
How to Evaluate a Skilled Nursing Facility
Absolutely no place is perfect, there are just levels of imperfection. We are all human and all make mistakes, after all. more
11 Predictions about the Senior Living Community of the Future
So, what does the “Senior Living Community of the Future” look like? more
Family Friendly Facilities: The Only Way to Go
In most cases, when we think of care facilities, we imagine the building and maybe the layout and people we might encounter there. more
Six Questions You Should Ask Before Choosing a Nursing Home
“Use your nose.” That used to be standard advice given to people searching for prospective nursing homes for themselves or their loved ones. more
Vera
I hadn’t seen Vera for years. Now I see her just about every time Carolyn and I drive back to see Carolyn’s mother, Beth. I hadn’t seen Vera for years. Now I see her just about every time Carolyn and I drive back to see Carolyn’s mother, Beth. more
Convincing a Loved One to Go to a Nursing Home
Virtually no one wants to either live in a nursing home or place a loved one in such a facility. more
Nursing Home Checklist
Use the following checklist to assist you in assessing nursing home options for a loved one. more
Senior Move Managers
Many companies are popping up around the country, offering practical assistance to long-distance caregivers and compassion to the loved ones needing to change location. more
Nursing Home Care
The term “nursing home” has become generic over the years, and it is used to define all facilities from a rest home to an acute care hospital. more