When you’ve decided to search for a senior living community for an older relative, you want to feel confident that they’re matched with a facility where they will thrive and have an excellent quality of life. Whether your loved one needs Assisted Living, Memory Care, or will be living independently, touring prospective facilities is an …
Life changes for families once an older loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. This degenerative cognitive disease slowly takes away one’s memory and ability to perform daily tasks over time. As the disease progresses, the older adult might become harder to handle, prompting the family to seek alternate care options that will …
Many families care for older adults diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia at home. The benefits to in-home care are numerous, including keeping the loved one in familiar surroundings, having direct involvement in their care, and enjoying the company of family. However, since dementia is an incurable, degenerative condition that progresses over time, keeping the …
Searching for the right senior living community can be a daunting task, especially when you’re going through the process on your own. Whether you’re looking for Assisted Living, Memory Care, or Independent Living for the older adult in your life, there are many important aspects to consider. Certain factors spring to mind quickly: how the …
Many families who have a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia understand the challenges posed by caring for the older person at home. Since dementia conditions are both degenerative and progressive, the challenges will only become increasingly prevalent and potentially more dangerous. This is why families begin to look for alternate care options …
Assisted Living Locators works with thousands of families each year, helping to match their senior to the right Assisted Living, Memory, of Independent Living community. We often get the question “What is the right community?”. As advisors, we look for basic matches, like making sure the level of care matches the potential resident’s needs. In …
