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- Getting Rid of Dad's Boredom By Finding the Right Assisted Living Facility - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Sarah DowlingIf there is any state of being that my dad absolutely can not stand, it is boredom. All other emotions are perfectly acceptable, but not boredom. The man was always active. Growing up in my family, we did not just watch TV. Dad had to constantly talk about what was happening on the screen. I ...
Views: 891 - How I Chose the Perfect Assisted Living Facility for My Mom - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Sarah DowlingI did not know how much my mom had deteriorated until my dad went into the hospital. Mom had seemed forgetful for awhile, but when dad was suddenly hospitalized one evening I learned that Mom's problem was more than just a little forgetfulness. I went down to stay with her and for the first week ...
Views: 866 - Assisted living – retirement home or your home? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Sarah DowlingThere comes a point in every person’s life where they have to decide how best to look after their parents in old age. It is no shame in admitting that your parents are in such a state – everyone will approach elderly age at some point, and so it is best to be as prepared as possible for every ...
Views: 879 - Making the right choice for your parents - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Sarah DowlingAll families eventually have to come to terms with the idea of looking after their elderly parents. Whether as a single child or with siblings, you will need to decide what is best for your parents after they have reached a certain age and have retired. Assisted living is no bad thing – ...
Views: 690 - Assisted Living: a Tough But Necessary Decision - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Sarah DowlingThe decision to place your mother or father (or any relative or loved one for that matter) into an assisted living facility is one of the toughest a person can ever be asked to make. It was certainly the toughest I’ve ever found myself faced with. It doesn’t get all that much easier once the ...
Views: 870 - Things to Consider When Selecting a Retirement Facility - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Sarah DowlingWithout a doubt, selecting a suitable retirement facility is one of the toughest tasks anybody can be faced with. Whether you’re a senior looking for a change of location or a family struggling with the idea of rehousing a loved one, ensuring that the facility is perfect is paramount. As with ...
Views: 1022 - You Don’t Have To Be Alone to Enjoy an Assisted Living Residence - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Sarah DowlingWhen it comes to looking into a retirement home or an assisted living residence one of the common misconceptions is that these are solely for widowers and those people living alone. While this may be the case in certain senior homes, there are certainly examples of those that allow couples to ...
Views: 1119 - Enjoy a Golden Retirement with Assisted Living - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Sarah DowlingAfter a lifetime of hard work it’s far from unfair to hope for a peaceful and relaxed retirement. For some the idea of a golden retirement never sees the light of day. For others these twilight years are packed with excitement and the opportunity to do those things that time seemed to previously ...
Views: 981 - Independent or Assisted Living - Making the Right Choice - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Sarah DowlingWhether you’re a senior looking to enjoy the golden years of retirement or a family looking to improve the standard of living of an elderly loved one, assisted living and independent living are two options that potentially offer the answer to your search. For some assisted living offers the ...
Views: 870 - A Beginner’s Guide to Assisted Living - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Sarah DowlingUnfortunately for many families senior care can prove problematic. When an elderly member of the family needs help or care we all want to do our part but sometimes this is just not possible. No matter how much we try there are occasions where a little extra is needed. Assisted living can offer a ...
Views: 925 - Living Your Golden Years in an Assisted Living Community - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Sarah DowlingSometimes retirement years can bring about some unfortunate things. Many people look forward to retirement, but the unfortunate thing is that retirement often brings problems of its own. During the time of their life when many people should be enjoying what is considered the golden years, they ...
Views: 769 - Is an Assisted Living Residence Right for Your Parents? - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Sarah DowlingWhen is the right time to start parenting your parents? Our parents take care of us through the majority of our lives, but there comes a time when the role must be reversed. As one’s parents enter their golden years, one may find that they are having a difficult time getting by. They may not be ...
Views: 635 - The Advantages of Living in a Retirement Facility - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Sarah DowlingAn assisted living facility will benefit the senior and the senior’s family. Those individuals who have reached retirement years often enjoy a lot of independence, but they may also begin to have difficulty making sure that they are taking proper care of themselves. This is particularly the ...
Views: 655 - Learn About Wonderful Retirement Home Accommodations - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Sarah DowlingIt takes time to come to the realization that a retirement home is the right choice. As children, one of our main obligations is to take care of our parents as they age and become less able to take care of themselves. In the beginning this is a very easy process because we simply help them out ...
Views: 617 - Retirement Homes - Some Things to Look for - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Sarah DowlingHaving trouble understanding what to look for in a retirement home? If you've been spending time looking around for an assisted living facility then you have no doubt noticed not one of them is the same as another. Just as with all other businesses around, senior living locations choose what ...
Views: 622 - A Guide to Retirement Home Activities - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Sarah DowlingNeed help making a decision about Assisted Living or Independent Living? If you and your parents have decided it is time to move them into an assisted living facility it is very likely you’ve started doing your research. When selecting the right senior care it is very important that you ...
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