There’s a story about a psychologist you may remember. In the story, the psychologist is holding a glass of water among her peers. It isn’t long before people start wisecracking about whether it’s half-full or half-empty. The psychologist holding the glass of water asks her fellow colleagues how much water they believe is in the […]
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing Assisted Living Communities
By: Brian Prouty When I first sit down with a family and begin speaking to them about senior housing and care options, we discuss what type of setting is going to be the most appropriate; this includes: Retirement Communities, Assisted Living, Assisted Living with Memory Care, and Adult Family Homes. Then, we discuss what defines each setting and the differences […]
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How Caregivers Can Avoid Weakness in 2015
For most people, the New Year means starting fresh. If we had a rough 2014, then we treat this the Earth’s orbit as a new start; a revolution to celebrate resolutions – you can quote me on that. For the most part, our resolutions are things we want to do better or start doing. It’s […]
The Ratchet Effect and Seniors with Dementia
In the past, if you’ve experienced caring for a senior with dementia, then you know this first hand; if however, you’re in the process (or going to be) caring for an elder with dementia, you’ll learn this soon enough. Caring for a senior with dementia is a lot like the Ratchet Effect. It’s not something […]
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