moving your loved one into a nursing home

• 3 Types Of Assisted Living Options To Consider

  8 April 2016

  Finding the right assisted living option for an elderly relative can often be very difficult because of the many options to choose from, all of which are able to offer their own set of benefits. Listed below are just a few of the assisted living options to consider.     Fully Independent A senior community is a great way to ensure that your relative gets assistance when need but can still retain his or her sense of independence.

• Reduce The Costs Of Assisted Living By Choosing Only The Necessary Services

  6 April 2016

  The cost of moving to an assisted living facility can be expensive, but it can also vary depending on the facility you choose, the area, and the services. If your parent is on a limited budget and is ready to move into a senior living facility, there are ways you could help him or her save money. One way to do this is to skip the inclusive option offered by the center and choose ala carte instead.

• Easing Transition Anxiety For Elderly Family Members Moving Into Senior Living Facilities

  22 March 2016

  Change can be stressful for anyone, but it can be doubly so for senior family members who must move from their long-time residences into assisted living facilities. The fear of loss coupled with the fear of being forgotten can make the transitioning family member feel anxious, and it can lead to undesirable outcomes, such as the onset of depression and combative behavior. Here are two things you can do to help ease transition anxiety for your senior family member.

• When Caring Means To Stop Caring: Knowing Your Limitations

  15 March 2016

  Taking care of an aging loved one is not a part time gig. You have to be able to work year round, sun up to sundown with no end in sight. Love makes it worth the sacrifice, but love cannot stop the long hours from taking their toll or find a way to pay the bills. If your desire is to take care of your loved one, you need to know that sometimes providing care means stepping out of the way.

• Three Helpful Tips When Caring For A Loved One With Alzheimer's Disease

  14 March 2016

  As of 2015, over five million adults were diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Symptoms of this disease can range from confusion, depression, delusions, rambling speech, loss of memory, and severe moods swings. Caring for a loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's will cause a stressful strain in your relationship; however, there are several helpful and productive ways you can handle the different situations that will arise during this troubling time.