Home Care Vs. Assisted Living Homes

June 10, 2022
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assisted livingIs it possible to receive the right care in your own home? Or would it be better to move into an assisted living home that can provide long-term care? As we age, this is a question many of us will ask ourselves. This can be a difficult time, whether it’s moving around the house or getting around to important appointments.

It is possible to receive senior care at home with the help of medical equipment and technology. This is a good thing. But, not everyone should remain at home. You should take into consideration everything, from your financial situation to your ability levels.

What are Assisted Living Homes?

For those who need only a little assistance with their daily lives, assisted living homes can be a great option. This means that while assisted living homes can help residents organize medications and other tasks, they do not offer long-term full-time one-on-one care.

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Moving Your Parent With Dementia To An Assisted Living Facility

June 1, 2022
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assisted livingIt is difficult to move a dementia-stricken parent or loved one into memory care or assisted living communities. It is an emotional journey, and there will be many ups and downs along the way.

How to Move a Parent with Dementia to Assisted Living

A list of suggestions and tips can help you and your loved ones better prepare for the move to assisted living for a parent with dementia.

  • Start a Conversation Early (depending upon the stage of memory loss).
  • As soon as possible after a dementia diagnosis, make a long-term care plan.
  • Looking ahead can help you find the right community for your loved one if they are in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. This will make it easier to transition to the next stage.
  • In general, the right time to move into a community is when someone is unable to live independently and safely at home or when they require more care than you and/or your caregivers can provide.

If your loved one is in the middle-to-late-stages, it may be difficult to get them involved in choosing a community or planning the move. Sometimes it’s better to wait until the transition is imminent to let others know about the move and to enlist the support of friends and family to help in making decisions, sorting as well as packing.

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