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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 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
Taking a Parent With Dementia Out for the Holidays: A Family Guide

Quick answer: Taking a parent with dementia out for the holidays can be joyful or overwhelming, depending on their...

Posted by Adam de Jong
Visiting a Parent in Memory Care: How to Make Visits Meaningful

Quick answer: Visiting a parent in memory care goes best when you visit at their best time of day,...

Posted by Adam de Jong
Guilt After Placing a Parent in Care: How to Cope

Quick answer: Guilt after placing a parent in care is one of the most common feelings family caregivers experience,...

Posted by Adam de Jong
Assisted Living Service Plans and Care Conferences in California

Quick answer: An assisted living service plan in California, often called a needs and services plan, describes a resident’s...

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...

Posted by Adam de Jong
Moving a Parent to a Different Assisted Living: How to Switch Care Homes

Quick answer: Moving a parent to a different assisted living community or board and care home is common when...

Posted by Adam de Jong
Moving From Independent Living to Assisted Living: When and How

Quick answer: The move from independent living to assisted living usually happens when a resident needs regular help with...

Posted by Adam de Jong
Moving a Parent With Dementia to Memory Care: A Moving Day Plan

Quick answer: Moving a parent with dementia to memory care goes best with a calm, simple plan: set up...

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