Ways Memory Care Staff Can Prevent Falls In Alzheimer's Patients

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People with Alzheimer's disease need frequent monitoring because they are at an elevated risk of falling. If your senior loved one has Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia, consider a memory care facility, where the aging adult will be closely monitored to prevent falls and other accidents. Here are some "falls risk" interventions the memory care staff may implement to help keep your elderly loved one safe and free from falls while in an assisted living facility or nursing home.

18 November 2021

The Top 3 Signs You Need In-Home Personal Caregiver Services

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While many people may not think of growing old, it's essential to have a basic plan. By doing this, you can avoid unnecessary surprises as you age. One of the best ways to prepare your loved ones for growing old services is understanding particular signs of aging. For example, an individual who neglects their day-to-day activities because of poor memory may qualify as a candidate for an in-home personal caregiver. This type of care can be vital for your loved one and allows older adults to live healthier, safer, and more independent lives as they age.

16 September 2021

Information On Memory Care Facilities

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If you will be putting your family member in a facility and they have dementia, then you may have already heard of memory care facilities. If you have heard of them but you aren't really familiar with them, then you more than likely have plenty of questions you'll want to have answered before you decide this is the best environment for your loved one. Here are answers to questions many loved ones have and therefore you might have too.

13 November 2019

Are You Worried About How To Cover Your Loved One's Nursing Home Care? 2 Tips For Working With A Medicaid Specialist

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When your loved one is no longer capable of living at home, a nursing home or assisted living residence is the safest place for them to continue to live out their golden years. However, a change of residences often brings up financial concerns, and having Medicaid benefits helps to offset any new costs that are associated with your loved one's health care. Unfortunately, the process of applying for Medicaid is complicated and often fraught with frustration.

24 October 2018

5 Reasons To Hire In-Home Health Care

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If you have an elderly loved one whose health is decreasing, meaning that they need more help around the house for everyday tasks, you should definitely consider in-home health care. This way, you can give yourself a break while still ensuring that your loved one is being taken care of. Here are five main reasons to choose this option for health care. Helps With Personal Care In-home health care nurses are trained and experienced to provide personal care that you may not be comfortable doing on your own.

17 November 2016

3 Signs That It Is Time for Your Loved One to Enter an Assisted-Living Center

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As your loved one enters their golden years, you may start to think about nursing care or an assisted-living facility. In some cases, you may the individual to live with them while you care for their needs, but there may become a time when their needs are too complicated for you to handle in your home. Here are some signs that your loved one needs more help than you can give.

27 July 2016

Encouraging Your Elderly Parent To Join Activities While In An Assisted Living Facility

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If you just moved your elderly parent into an assisted living facility, like Grace Assisted Living, and they have not yet made the move to join any of the structured activities offered, you will most likely be a bit concerned about their feelings and reasons for not participating in these programs. Most assisted living facilities have an array of programs available for their residents to enjoy both individually and as a group.

29 June 2016