No one wants to give up what they perceive as independence. This holds true for seniors, too. They often resist placement in Assisted Living or Memory Care. Sometimes this resistance is built upon a general suspicion of ‘nursing homes.’ Other times seniors understand what they would be getting but
Assisted Living and Memory Care can be wonderful options for seniors. There is activity, good food, easy access to medical care, socialization, new people, and safety. The question that families often want to ask, though, rarely do is: what if the senior is incontinent? Incontinence is Normal in Assisted Living
When a senior begins a new life in an Assisted Living community, I often hear, “My mother’s life changed for the better when she was placed in an Assisted Living community. So did mine!” The daughter of a woman I placed in Assisted Living told me, “This past year
Assisted Living communities are crucial to senior care, but what does it mean to need assisted living? National Assisted Living Week, September 8-14, recognizes the role of assisted living in caring for America’s seniors and individuals with disabilities. Assisted living communities are crucial to senior care because they provide
Older adults may experience a multitude of health conditions. Assisted Living Locators of Long Island is sharing some health conditions that often lead to successful placement in Assisted Living or Memory Care. Dementia Associated with Alzheimer’s or Other Neurological Conditions Dementia is a symptom, like pain. For seniors, the