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Helping Your Parents Move Into An Assisted Living Community

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Helping Your Parents Move Into An Assisted Living Community

Hello, my name is Douglas McCleary. Welcome to my website. I am here to talk to you about helping your parents get settled in an assisted living community. As my parents reached an advanced age, they were unable to safely navigate their home and care for themselves. Since they wanted to retain their independence, we compromised by selecting a full-service assisted living community. The move was difficult for them, so I had to come up with ways to help them cope. On this site, I will share these methods with you so that you can help your parents when it comes time to make this move. Thanks.

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Is Your Mom An Introvert? 3 Strategies For Helping Her Make Friends At Her New Assisted Living Residence

27 December 2017
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Introverts have gained recognition in recent years for their ability to form loyal friendships once they get to know someone. While you know that your mom has many wonderful things to share with her new assisted living community, you may also be concerned about how she will adjust to living in a place with such a high level of social activity. As you help your mom transition to her new home, use these strategies to encourage her to develop close friendships with the other residents. Read More 

4 Tips For Hiring The Right Senior In-Home Care Company

5 October 2017
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As people age, it can become more and more difficult for them to live alone without any help. When an elderly loved one wants to remain in their home, hiring a senior in-home care company can be the ideal solution to help a person maintain independence while still getting the assistance that he or she needs. However, the key is choosing the right senior in-home care company for your elderly loved one. Read More 

4 Surprising Facts About Dementia

20 July 2017
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A well-balanced diet, exercise, and routine checkups by your doctor will help you live a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, certain medical conditions may arise even while following recommendations from your doctor. Considering there are 9.9 million new cases of dementia each year, understanding this emotionally and physically debilitating disease is essential. You may associate dementia with a severe loss of memory, but this condition can affect the patient and family members. With this guide, you will learn a few surprising facts about dementia to help you understand the disease better. Read More 

Is it Time to Consider Assisted Living? 3 Signs That Indicate an Elderly Loved One Needs Help

18 July 2017
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If you have a parent or elderly relative that is living alone, it's natural to worry that they may be approaching a point where they can't take care of themselves entirely by themselves anymore. While many seniors aspire to live independently as long as possible, sometimes it's just not feasible, and the healthiest thing for them can be a move to an assisted living facility. Take a look at some signs that it's time to consider assisted living for a senior in your life. Read More 

Rely On Your Assisted Living Home’s Concierge For These Things

17 July 2017
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If you've ever stayed in a higher-end hotel, you might have relied on the hotel's concierge service for a variety of things. A hotel's concierge is the go-to person for making your stay more comfortable and memorable. What you might not know, however, is that many assisted living homes also have a concierge on staff. If you're planning to move into this type of living environment in the near future, it's a comfort to know that there may be a concierge in your building. Read More