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Posted by Lise Marquis
10 Signs It’s Time for Memory Care

Caring for an aging loved one is a journey filled with love, patience, and dedication. However, when memory-related issues...

Posted by Lise Marquis
Memory Day Care: A Guide to Adult Day Centers for Seniors with Dementia

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be both rewarding and challenging. For many caregivers, the demands of...

Posted by Lise Marquis
Assisted Living vs. Nursing Homes: How to Choose

When it comes to senior care, families often face the difficult decision of choosing between an assisted living facility...

Posted by Adam de Jong
How Discharge Planners Work With Senior Placement Agencies

Quick answer: Hospital and skilled nursing facility discharge planners, case managers and social workers often partner with a senior...

Posted by Adam de Jong
Delirium in the Elderly After a Hospital Stay: What Families Should Know

Quick answer: Delirium in the elderly after a hospital stay is a sudden change in attention and thinking, often...

Posted by Adam de Jong
Caregiver Support in San Diego: Free and Low-Cost Resources

Quick answer: Caregiver support in San Diego includes county aging services, a regional caregiver resource center, dementia-focused nonprofits, support...

Posted by Adam de Jong
California Paid Family Leave for Caring for a Parent

Quick answer: California Paid Family Leave (PFL) gives eligible workers up to eight weeks of partial wage replacement in...

Posted by Adam de Jong
Sandwich Generation Caregiving: Balancing Kids, Work and Aging Parents

Quick answer: Sandwich generation caregiving means caring for aging parents while also raising children or supporting adult kids, often...

Posted by Adam de Jong
When Siblings Disagree on a Parent’s Care: How to Find Common Ground

Quick answer: When siblings disagree on parent care, the conflict usually centers on whether a parent needs to move,...

Posted by Adam de Jong
Anticipatory Grief and Dementia: Coping While Your Parent Is Still Here

Quick answer: Anticipatory grief is the sadness and loss families feel before a loved one dies, often as a...

Posted by Adam de Jong
How to Advocate for a Parent in Assisted Living: A Family Checklist

Quick answer: To advocate for a parent in assisted living, build relationships with staff, know the service plan, visit...

Posted by Adam de Jong
Long-Distance Caregiving for a Parent in Assisted Living

Quick answer: Long-distance caregiving for a parent in assisted living works best with a clear plan: legal authority to...

Posted by Adam de Jong
Moving an Elderly Parent to San Diego From Out of State

  Quick answer: Moving an elderly parent to San Diego from out of state works best with a clear...

Posted by Adam de Jong
Pet-Friendly Assisted Living in San Diego: Moving With a Pet

Quick answer: Many communities offer pet-friendly assisted living in San Diego, usually allowing a small dog, cat or bird...

Posted by Adam de Jong
Emergency Assisted Living Placement in San Diego: What to Do Now

Quick answer: Emergency assisted living placement in San Diego can often happen within days, sometimes within 24 to 72...

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