Emma’s family didn’t know what to do. Her son put grab bars in the shower. Her daughter brought lunch over every day. The neighbors checked in often. But at 82 Emma needed more help. She wasn’t able t
Facility Based Services
The types of services provided by long-term care facilities vary by type of facility. All facilities provide housing and related housekeeping services. Some also provide help with managing medications
Getting Loved Ones to Accept Assisted Living
Convincing an elderly or senior loved one to move from the comfort of a home he or she has known for many years into an assisted living situation can be one of the toughest hurdles for families to acc
Alzheimer’s Facilities and Care
There will come a time when a person with Alzheimer’s disease will need more care than can be provided at home. The individual may need to move into residential care, such as assisted living or a nurs