Making decisions for aging parents is a complex and deeply personal task that often leaves children anxious. From healthcare and living arrangements to financial planning and legal considerations, our collection of articles serves as a resource to help guide you through the different aspects of making these seemingly impossible decisions.
First, your mother needed some help around the house after her knee replacement. You were glad to lend a hand. But over time, her health deteriorated. She even fell once, and you didn’t find her until you got off of work. You can’t leave her unsupervised, and as a result, became her full-time caregiver. And…
Documents and Conversations You Need to Have With Your Parent You were hoping it wouldn’t happen. You didn’t want your parent or spouse to need skilled nursing, but you’re no longer able to care for them at home. But how do you help your loved one transition to skilled nursing care? Let us guide you…
When those you love are no longer safe to live by themselves, you will be faced with a choice of finding a quality community, such as Bladen East, for them. But while there is no question that they need assistance with daily living, the question remains: do they need a skilled nursing facility (sometimes called…
Assisted living activities are about much more than bingo. We know that our senior residents benefit a lot from regular activities, and the National Institute on Aging agrees! These activities help keep the mind and body healthy in addition to helping form social relationships. So what are some meaningful activities for seniors? Take a look at…
You know they need assisted living care. But what are you supposed to do when your elderly parent refuses assisted living? There are several reasons why your parent may need assisted living. Maybe they have osteoporosis and they are at a greater risk of breaking a hip if they fall. Perhaps you’re concerned about them…
When you have to consider a new home for your loved one, you may be captured by feelings of guilt and regret, wondering about this transition in their life. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, older adults love their assisted living homes, which provide freedom and independence while, at the same…
