There are many reasons families hesitate moving their elderly loved ones to assisted living. There are also several reasons an elderly person may resist this change. Some of the reasons for this hesitation are valid, but many times the perception seniors and families have about assisted living are not completely accurate. Here are 6 myths about assisted living: Assisted Living...
If a senior has been living alone for some time, you might worry that moving him or her to an assisted living community in San Diego will be too difficult of a transition. This is natural. The truth is that for the majority of seniors, assisted living gives them greater social opportunities and better care, very possibly improving their quality...
There may come a time when you feel your can no longer provide the care that your loved one with Alzheimer’s needs. If and when that happens, you will want to look for a quality San Diego Alzheimer’s care facility. San Diego Alzheimer’s care facilities, also known as memory care facilities, are staffed and equipped to care specifically for residents...
A question we’re often asked is, “What is the best San Diego assisted living?” Our answer is always the same. There is no “best” San Diego assisting living. The best San Diego assisted living is the place where your elderly love one will get high quality care, where they will feel comfort, and that is in a location and budget...
Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease with no cure at this time. But there is a San Diego Alzheimer’s program that can make this disease a bit less challenging for those who suffer from it. And give their caregivers some tools to cope. With a better understanding of the disease, new care philosophies and Alzheimer’s care approaches are emerging. The Glenner...
Senior day care programs in San Diego County can provide: Care and oversight for a loved one while a caregiver is gone during the day Socialization outside the home to prevent a feeling of isolation Activities and outings to help a senior stay mentally and physically active Attention to health care needs A much need break (respite) for a primary...
Use these 25 senior safety tips to keep your elderly loved one out of the emergency room. Senior Safety In The Home Wear a medical alert Install hand rails along walls where needed Don’t stand on ladders or chairs Avoid stairs if possible Make sure hallways and doorways are free of clutter Make sure lighting is adequate, even bright Don’t...
The word “palliative” is often confusing, so here is a palliative care definition. The pronunciation is PA-LEE-UH-TIV. Many people think palliative care and hospice care are the same thing. In some ways the terms are almost interchangeable, but they are not the same. Hospice is a form of palliative care, but palliative care is not hospice care. Palliative care can...
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