As your aging loved one gets closer to needing long-term care, there is a lot to consider. Senior care varies significantly in terms of care, amenities, staff training, and cost. The most common types of senior care are Assisted Living and Memory Care, but how do you decide which one is right?

No one wants to talk about it, but part of the process of finding the right assisted living or memory care community for your loved one includes answering financial questions about how you are going to pay for it. The good news is there are many options when it comes to paying for senior care.

There is no doubt the pandemic has impacted everyone this year, but this is especially true for seniors. Thankfully, with COVID-19 vaccines becoming available, we now have hope for a better future. However, we aren't there yet, and we must all do our due diligence to remain safe. While some senior care communities are offering in-person tours by following all CDC protocols, but they are other communities that aren't. So, here is how you can still safely tour a senior care community during a pandemic.

As people age, they are more likely to experience some forms of forgetfulness, but sometimes it's more than forgetfulness; it's dementia. Dementia is one of the main reasons seniors lose their independence.

Finding not just the right foods but also foods that seniors want to eat can be challenging. Being in the senior dining industry for over twenty-five years, I have come to learn that seniors not only need what I consider five of the most indispensable foods in terms of getting the vitamins and minerals that an aging person needs, but also some foods which they like to have and enjoy.

When seeking a community do they have a program specifically designed to help your loved one with dementia thrive? At our communities, we provide residents and their families with customized care through our Aviator Care Plan. This unique program, tailored to our memory care residents, has been successfully benefitting residents in our communities for over ten years.

The happiness of your loved one is what matters the most. Pay attention to these five signs. Ensuring your loved one lives in a place where they are happy will also bring happiness and peace of mind to you.

Selecting a memory care community for your loved one doesn’t have to be intimidating. This can be an opportunity for you to make their advancing years as comfortable and happy as possible. When choosing a community for your loved one, keeping these things in mind will help you find the right place for your loved one and guarantee they will thrive there.

Transition is hard, at any stage of life. So, when you start considering long-term care for your parents, there are going to be a lot of layers to the conversation. While it may not be easy to bring up the fact that your parents are coming to the stage in life where they may not be able to care for themselves, it’s reality. But how you approach the topic of senior living can help remove the anxiety and make it easier for everyone involved. Here four tips on how to have a healthy discussion about long term care

Having dementia does not increase the risk for COVID-19 but some older adults could have a higher probability of contracting COVID-19 because of increased age, dementia-related complications, and common health conditions. To limit the chances of being exposed to COVID-19, here are some things to consider when caring for a memory care resident.

As your loved one dementia progresses, you may wonder when it’s the time for a memory care community. While there’s no simple answer to this question, here are three signs to look for.

The choice to transition a loved one to a senior community can feel daunting, but by understanding your options and having the information you need, you can make a choice you feel excited about. The key is doing your research, asking the right questions, and setting aside time to do a virtual tour of your top choices.

Many people think senior living and nursing homes are the same, but there is a lot more to it. Nursing homes are primarily senior caring facilities where residents live because they have serious, ongoing physical or mental conditions that require constant care and supervision.