Change can be difficult under almost any circumstances. However, change that involves uprooting oneself to move into a new home can trigger a wave of different emotions. Fear, anxiety, excitement, hope – all of these feelings and more can rush to the surface as you start a new life
When someone is diagnosed with dementia, their head fills with lots of questions, such as: As a Senior Living Advisor (Mike McClernon, 516-254-9481), I’m often asked what life is like for a resident of a specialized Dementia Unit or Community. As you probably know, this type of care, often
Deciding whether to “place” a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia in Memory Care can be difficult for your family. You want to ensure that your older relatives have the best quality of life but not knowing what their days will be like in Memory Care can be
When it’s finally time to start exploring senior living options for an elderly loved one, some families might decide to go it alone. However, I’ve heard from many people that the process of sifting through the myriad of senior living options available in their local community is fraught with
When families search for a senior living community for an older loved one, they usually search for facilities that will help the person thrive based on their current condition. This might seem like the logical approach. However, in my experience, it’s more prudent to evaluate senior communities based not