When a loved one begins to experience memory loss and cognitive decline, understanding the progression of their condition can be incredibly overwhelming. The FAST scale (Functional Assessment Staging Tool for Dementia) offers families and caregivers a straightforward way to assess and track dementia’s stages. It provides a roadmap for the challenges ahead and helps you […]
Downsizing For Seniors: Helpful Tips and Tricks
Downsizing can feel overwhelming, especially for older adults letting go of a lifetime of belongings. However, it can also be a fresh start and a way to simplify and focus on what truly matters. Whether you’re moving to a smaller home, into assisted living, or hoping to declutter, knowing where to start can help move […]
How to Decide Between Assisted Living & Memory Care
Talking about a life change and a new lifestyle with your loved one can be complicated. Transitioning to an unfamiliar new community is an exciting experience filled with new opportunities. Let’s look at some of those lifestyles and explore how to decide between assisted living and memory care. Assisted Living & Memory Care Lifestyles Aging […]
55 & Over Apartments: What to Look For
When you’ve decided to move into older adult-focused housing, there are many considerations to make. What sort of community you want, living options, and available amenities all factor into your final decision. Friends or family may mention 55+ communities or apartments as a potential option for you, but what do they offer, and what should […]
