If your senior-aged loved one has decided to move to an assisted living facility, you might be worried about the process of moving. After all, moving from his or her home can be tough enough as it is. Dealing with your loved one’s possessions can be quite a job. Luckily, we’ve got you covered in…
So often the words “assisted living” and “memory care” conjure up images of lonely institutional settings rather than a place to truly call home. Fortunately, residential care homes are a wonderful ’round the clock option for those seeking warm, welcoming, homelike surroundings. Generally, these homes feature a kitchen, dining room, living room, private bedrooms, and bathrooms. Many also include…
It’s a hard topic to bring up with loved ones, but examining whether or not it’s time to move to a senior community is necessary. Family members sometimes can feel tongue-tied when they believe that it may be time for a senior community. It can often bring up this image of a cold, sterile place where your loved…
The touch of a hand is important to everyone, especially to those who are in need of dementia care. That’s why we often include hand massages and facials in our list of activities for Mayberry Gardens’ residents. And we’re not the only ones who feel these simple activities are essential to good care. The subject…