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.

Many family caregivers resist the thought of putting a loved one into a companion suite because they don't like the idea of their mom or dad having a roommate. The truth is companion suite can be an excellent option with many benefits and an affordable option.

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.

Family owned and operated for ten years, and we have been offering our services to the senior community. Calson began with family, and I am proud to say that it is still the core of our business today. More agile and receptive to resident and family member needs, we pride ourselves on making real-time decisions that help both family and residents. We aren’t just sitting in an office making decisions, we are hands-on and part of our communities, spending time with our seniors day-in and day-out.

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

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.

Driven by our love and dedication, what it really comes down to is creativity and keeping a positive outlook. By thinking outside the box and making decisions with empathy and understanding, we can recreate the sense of normalcy that help our residents to thrive.

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.