In a season known for its busyness, with extra social gatherings, gift buying, decorating, cooking, and family get-togethers, we all have the tendency to put off what doesn’t need to be done until “after the holidays.” If you are thinking about moving a loved one into an assisted living community however, instead of waiting until January, consider these advantages to making this move during the holidays. [Read more…]
Nothing prepares you for that visit when you suddenly realize your parents are “elderly.” Yes, we all know they are getting older, but unless we see them often and pay close attention, we can be caught off guard when they suddenly struggle with daily tasks, become more frail, experience confusion, or lose their way while driving.
Such revelations often come to adult children over the holidays, so as we head into the holiday season, here are some yellow flags to catch before they become red ones. [Read more…]