When a parent makes the transition from independent living to assisted living, it is normal for the family to have concerns about their safety. It is common to wonder if the facility will keep your loved one safe and if they will be cared for, as well as a host of other questions. One important factor to keep in mind is that all assisted living facilities are regulate
- An assisted living facility can play a big role in a resident's life. However, residents at assisted living facilities need different levels of care. When you are looking for an assisted living facility for your loved one, you'll need to understand the different levels of care at an assisted living facility. The Importance of Levels of Care Typically, an assisted livi
- Unless you're a kid who's happy to have school canceled so you can frolic in the snow all day, you probably don't look forward to hard winters. If you live in an assisted living facility, you may have a few advantages, but you're still in for a long season of snow, ice, and frigid temperatures. Better to be prepared, then let the ravages of Old Man Winter catch you of
- There are several reasons that using senior care services for your parent with dementia could be the best choice over you taking care of them alone. Even if you don't work, being the sole caregiver for someone with medical and cognitive problems can be overwhelming and exhausting. While you might care for your parent as long as possible, there may come a time when you
- Cardiac rehabilitation is like any other type of rehab for the body. If you break a bone or have a major surgery, you likely go through some type of orthopedic or physical therapy to regain what you've lost. If you have a disability or are born with a deformity or other issue, your body may have to undergo rehab as well. In other words, rehabilitation is the restorati