Your mom loves a view…your dad loves talking shop with the guys…your cousin used to paint … .your uncle was a farmer…gardener….swimmer … .dancer. Assisted Living and Memory Care….It’s not just about bingo! While I love a good game of Bingo…this post is about advocating for a more personal experience for your loved one because, […]

Pet therapy  Dog Walking and Increased Health Pet Attachment and Decreased Loneliness Pet Ownership and Decreased Cardiovascular Disease The Healing Power of Pets for the Elderly These are just some of the articles on the benefits of pets for seniors. But what happens when your mom or dad can no longer take care of their […]

Your mom is not safe living on her own. The time has come for moving into senior living and she’s NOT happy about it. She keeps talking about how she’s losing her independence but you see it as gaining the freedom to do more since she won’t have to worry about keeping up with the […]

Your mom started the conversation about maybe needing some help. Great! Because you’ve been worried about her for months. You’re not exactly sure what she needs but you’re ready to find out. You sit down to your trusty computer and…. pause… what the heck are you supposed to type in? You’re not even sure what […]

Your mom fell at home. She’s in rehab and everyone agrees that she’s just not safe at home any longer. You’re busy with work…the kids …your mom’s cat and of course your mom! Talking to doctors and physical therapists and social workers…and now you have to add touring senior living communities to your list? I’m […]

You think mom needs more help, your brother disagrees or your dad’s friends tell you they’ve noticed some changes in his memory. The way he communicates when he talks to you, he just sounds a little tired and he seems fine but is everything really fine? Or are you in denial? If you’re a regular […]

One of the things that we hear from families that they find the most frustrating is that their mom or dad pushes the button and it takes forever for someone to actually answer that call. This can be a big deal especially if they need assistance with the bathroom and they have to wait. This […]

You recently discovered that your mom wasn’t showering. Now we don’t have to talk about how you discovered this, but let’s just say you know. It’s just one of the many reasons that you’ll feel better if she moves to Assisted Living. But your mom is asking you how the whole showering thing is going […]

Your dad’s health is declining. Your mom has been his caregiver for years and let’s face it, she’s not getting any younger! You’re worried about her health so when she finally agrees to let you help her find a senior living community for dad, you’re relieved. You get on the phone all excited to tell […]

Wouldn’t it be great if you could know that your parent’s future care needs were completely taken care of? That they could plan financially and not have to worry if something were to happen with their health? That you didn’t have to keep touring different communities as their needs increased? Oh wait … there is! […]