If you plan to move your loved one into an assisted living facility soon, you might have many concerns about their care and what to expect from it. Although assisted living is a great option for elderly individuals who need help with their personal needs and medical care, you want to keep your loved one as independent as possible. Being independent may help
- Seeing your loved one age can be hard. There are so many feelings that come with seeing someone you love, who has always been able to take care of themselves, all of the sudden unable to do simple things. However, one of the biggest questions in peoples mind is when to take your loved one to an senior care facility. Here are some signs that you should take your loved
- When you're ready to move into assisted living and are evaluating the services that some homes in your community offer, you should always check what type of resident accommodations are offered in each facility. You'll commonly find standard resident units that share similarities with bachelor apartments — they're cozy, with room for a bed, some basic furniture, and no
- If your elderly parent has Type 1 Diabetes, then he or she needs to follow doctor's instructions for managing this disease. This condition causes problems with mobility, depression, cognition, vision and hearing. People with Type 1 Diabetes have to take insulin. The insulin is administered through injection or by insulin pump. If someone with Type 1 Diabetes con
- Being the child of a baby boomer can be tough as the boomers get older. Baby boomers tend to be fiercely independent, but it can be difficult for their children to do what's right for them while allowing them to be that independent. If you're the child of a baby boomer and you're worried about your parent's safety, here are three tips to do just that while still provi