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Wednesday, September 5, 2012

September is World Alzheimer's Month

September is World Alzheimer's Month. By raising awareness, reducing stigma and sharing your story, you can help end Alzheimer's Disease.

Are you interested to be involved in the fight against Alzheimer's Disease? If you are, here are some things you can do during the World Alzheimer's Month:

1. Go Purple.

2. Be Inspired.

3. Share Your Story.

For more information on how you can help and participate, send us an email or call us at 949-287-4600 or visit the Alzheimer's Association's website: www.alz.org

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Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Preparing Seniors For Assisted Living

Talking to your aging parents about assisted living is probably one of the hardest conversations you will ever have with your parents. Some seniors may not like to entertain the fact that someday assisted living care will be needed. But how can you start the conversation with your parents about assisted living? What are the things that you should consider when talking about assisted living?

Things to Consider When Deciding on Assisted Living
10 Signs That It’s Time For Assisted Living

Remember, just like raising children, there is no “perfect way” or one-way approach. However, if you prepare for it and give yourself enough time, you can make finding the right assisted living a lot easier for everyone involved, including getting the best care options for your aging parent needing care.
The most important reminder is to let your parents know your desire for them to be independent, but their safety always comes first.

To view the full version of this assisted living article, click on the link below:
http://www.seniorcarehomes.com/assisted-living/preparing-aging-parents-for-assisted-living.html

Monday, October 17, 2011

Talking To Your Aging Parents About Assisted Living

Aging is inevitable.

As we age, each one of us will need assistance with Activities of Daily Living (also known as “ADL”), which includes help in bathing, toileting, dressing, eating and other minor house chores. Help with day to day activities will be necessary due to medical conditions related to aging. Talking to your aging parents about future care needs is important while they are still in good help. It will help if you talk to your parents about assisted living and other possible senior care options available in your area so when the need arises, your family will be prepared.

Here are some helpful tips on how you can bring up Assisted Living With Your Aging Parents:
http://www.seniorcarehomes.com/senior-housing/discussing-assisted-living-with-aging-loved-ones.html

If you are interested to get free senior care options for your loved ones, visit www.seniorcarehomes.com, the experts in providing the best senior care options on the planet!

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Misconceptions About Assisted Living

Assisted living has been one of the most popular senior housing options today. However, because of the common misconceptions about assisted living, some people are reluctant to move to assisted living facilities or assisted living communities. This article will enumerate and explain the common misconceptions about assisted living.

Here are some of the most common misconceptions about Assisted Living:

Loss of Independence
Loss of Privacy
Separation From Family and Friends
Small Living Spaces
Required Participation In Activities

To read the full version of this article, click on the link below:

http://www.seniorcarehomes.com/senior-housing/common-misconceptions-about-assisted-living.html

If you are looking for senior care homes such as Assisted Living, Nursing Homes or other types of Senior Housing in your area, visit www.SeniorCareHomes.com. SeniorCareHomes.com offers free placement services for Seniors and families, helping seniors find the right senior care homes in the nation.

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Thursday, June 9, 2011

Should Your Aging Parent Move In With You?

When your aging parent begins to experience health issues and mobility challenges important senior care decisions should be made. Assessing your aging loved one's situation is important to determine which senior housing options is right for him or her. Moving your aging parent to your home may be an option.

Here are important things you should know before making a decision whether or not to move your aging parent into your home.

Senior Care Options To Consider For Aging Parents
Things to Consider Before Moving Your Parents
Is Moving Your Aging Parents To Your Home The Best Option?

To view the full version of this article, click on the link below:

http://www.seniorcarehomes.com/moving/should-you-move-your-aging-parents-into-your-home.html

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Tuesday, May 3, 2011

VA Aid and Attendance Benefit For Assisted Living

The Veterans Administration is offering financial assistance to qualifying veterans to help pay for the costs related to assisted living. Most of the veterans and families of veterans are not aware of this financial aid for assisted living. Note that The Veterans Administration is not obliged to inform the veterans about this special pension benefit. As a result, more and more families are not able to take advantage of this VA Aid and Attendance benefit for Assisted Living.

As most of us know Assisted Living is an expensive senior care option, which can be unaffordable for a lot of seniors. Thanks to the VA Aid and Attendance program, veterans and surviving spouses of veterans may qualify to receive financial aid, which makes assisted living more affordable. If you want to learn more about how a veteran or surviving spouse of veterans can qualify for this special pension benefit, click on the link below:

http://www.seniorcarehomes.com/senior-housing/va-aid-and-attendance-for-assisted-living.html

Other Helpful Links:

VA Aid and Attendance For Assisted Living
Qualifying for VA Aid and Attendance Benefit
Application Process for VA Aid and Attendance
VA Aid and Attendance Empowering Seniors

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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Is Assisted Living The Right Senior Care Option?

Does your aging parent need help with activities of daily living (ADLs) and house chores? Trying to figure out what type of senior care option is right for your aging loved one? There are several senior care options you can choose from like, Assisted Living Facility, Assisted Living Community, Nursing Home, Adult Day Care or Home Care.

If your parent does not have any serious medical condition, then Assisted Living may be the right choice. However, in order to determine whether or not Assisted Living is right for your aging loved one, you will have to familiarize yourself with the different senior care services that are available in an Assisted Living facility or Assisted Living community.

To continue reading the different sections of this article, click on the links below:

Is Assisted Living For Everyone?
Basic Senior Care Services
Daily Meals, Housekeeping and Transportation
Assistance with Activities of Daily Living
Senior Activities and Senior Programs
Health-Related Services

To view the full version of the article, click on the link below:

http://www.SeniorCareHomes.com/senior-housing/senior-care-services-in-assisted-living.html

If you are looking for senior care homes such as Assisted Living, Nursing Homes or other types of Senior Housing in your area, visit www.SeniorCareHomes.com. SeniorCareHomes.com offers free placement services for Seniors and families, helping seniors find the right senior care homes in the nation.

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