Are your conversations with Grandma or Grandpa getting more difficult? Has hearing loss placed a damper on your time together? Don’t worry—there are several effective ways to communicate with an elderly person who is hard of hearing. We’ll take a look at a few of them as well as the most common causes of hearing…
The life of a caregiver is full of stress. For example, you may have to help your aging mother go to the bathroom, prepare her meals, and ensure she is safe from falling. Often, these duties are in addition to your responsibilities at your job. Now add into the mix that you’re caring for a…
You’ve probably heard a lot about the convenience of assisted living — a place where your meals are cooked and your chores are done for you. But have you considered the impact on toonour physical health in an assisted living facility? You may be surprised by the extensive impact these places can have on making…
Some people confess it is among their biggest fears: aging alone. Why are they aging alone? Many have lost spouses through the years. Perhaps they don’t have children or their children live far away. Either way, facing your senior years alone can cause a lot of anxiety and worry. But how do you manage old…
End-of-life planning can be complicated. It’s a subject no one likes to talk about. It makes people uncomfortable. It forces you to grasp the unknown future. But it’s vital that those you love understand your wishes, and that is possible by having comprehensive end-of-life planning at our assisted living facility in Wilmington. It’s often difficult to…
Maybe you’ve been hesitant. After all, moving into assisted living is a big step. It means downsizing and packing. But have you considered the many benefits of assisted living? We’ve found that those who have taken advantage of these benefits at Cedar Cove live healthier, more fulfilled lives without the worries of home maintenance or other…
Does your loved one have difficulty remembering their medication? Perhaps you realized that they missed a dose, or you’ve seen some changes that may indicate side effects. If these sound all too familiar, your loved one can benefit from medication management. Medication management involves monitoring the prescription and over-the-counter medications your loved one takes. Its…
It may start gradually, for example, your parent may forget to pay bills. But many of us have been there, right? Who hasn’t occasionally forgotten to pay a bill? But the forgetfulness and memory lapses slowly continue: Your loved one may forget where they live Familiar names and addresses may slip their mind They fail…
Moving is never easy. Not only is there the hassle of boxes and packing, but there’s the added pressure of downsizing. If you’re moving into assisted living, chances are you’re deciding what you need to take and what you should put in storage. But moving into assisted living doesn’t have to be stressful. In fact,…
You’re ready to leave the worry of mundane household chores behind you and embrace a change that will give you time to do the things you love during your senior years. New beginnings are exciting, and we’d like to take you through what to expect at assisted living for your first week at Cedar Cove…