Caring for an older loved one is full of emotions and decisions. You may be conflicted about how best to handle the situation. While you know that it will soon be time for them to get professional support, you also feel guilty and want to push that decision off until it’s absolutely necessary. Families will often …
When considering Assisted Living, several questions come up: What types of apartments are available? What types of amenities are available? What is the staff-to-resident ratio? There’s one question, though, that may be the most important of them all: How do you pay for it? Many people assume that health insurance or Medicare will cover Assisted Living services, but unfortunately, this …
One of the most challenging decisions you will have to make as a caregiver is deciding when/if it’s time to transition your parent or loved one into a senior living community. Being in this position can prompt many feelings, including sadness, apprehension, confusion, and guilt. However, there may come a time when your parent(s) needs …
Parkinson’s Overview Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder of the central nervous system affecting movement. The initial presentation is often tremors, specifically in one hand. In the brains of Parkinson’s patients, nerve cell damage causes dopamine levels to drop. Dopamine is the neurotransmitter chemical that helps transfer messages from our brains to our muscles. For example, …
Assisted Living and Memory Care can be great solutions for many seniors. These senior living solutions are not cheap, though, and many families carefully consider all the ways to pay for this type of senior living. Social Security and pension income of the senior can be used, of course, savings can be accessed, and a …
Assisted Living or Memory Care communities are great options for many seniors. And on Long Island and in Greater NYC, we are fortunate to have many exceedingly high-quality, nationally recognized communities from which to choose. Assisted Living supports seniors who need some help with the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), like dressing and bathing. Memory …
