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There are many reasons why your parent refuses assisted living care. Oftentimes they feel like they can still live independently, despite having a condition that makes living at home unsafe. Those with osteoporosis, diabetes, dementia, or seniors who need help keeping up with their medication are at a greater risk. Getting an unwilling parent to…
Alzheimer’s doesn’t just affect the one who has it—it transforms the lives of those around them. This devastating illness affects more than 5 million Americans who are living with the disease, and it is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, according to information from the Alzheimer’s Association. As terrifying as these…
It’s difficult to watch your parent age. It can be emotionally exhausting and—if you’re their primary caregiver—it’s physically and mentally draining as well, leaving you little room to take care of yourself while you care for a parent. Some even feel like they can’t care for their parent and hold down a full-time job. They…
It’s hard to see someone you love lose some of their independence, but assisted living makes it possible for them to live as independently as safely possible. Change is always difficult. And when your mother, father, or spouse becomes at greater risk of falls, assisted living is often the best choice for them. Why assisted living?…