Over the years, I’ve found there are 3 misconceptions about caregivers that many people make: They’re senior babysitters They hate what they do They’re not family So here’s a bit more insight into who they are as people to dispel those impressions. 1. Caregivers Are Senior Babysitters Remember when you were a kid and your […]
Free Senior Living Assessments Prevent Falls
Not everyone needs to move into senior housing and many want to maintain their independence for as long as possible. If your elder is one of those people (who isn’t), then you should take advantage of our free senior living assessment to help prevent falls and other household hazards for seniors. In this case, when […]
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Overnight Programs for Seniors with Dementia
There are grievously few choices available for family caregivers and their seniors with dementia. While there may be treatments for people with dementia, there is no cure (yet…), which means it is something families and seniors need to grow used to. No doubt, one of the biggest struggles is wandering. There are numerous organizations and support […]
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Helping A Senior Find Assisted Living
Not too long ago, I received a phone call from a social worker at physician’s clinic. The social worker had told me that the doctor was growing increasingly concerned about a particular woman living on her own. They told me that – originally – the woman was living with her parents, but recently, both her […]
The Sandwich Generation & Senior Care Options
Navigating the Challenges of the Sandwich Generation: Caring for Parents and Children If you’re unfamiliar with the term “Sandwich Generation,” it’s time to learn—you might already be living it. The Sandwich Generation refers to adults caring for both their aging parents and young children. With over 75 million baby boomers reaching retirement and many adults […]
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Assisted Living Resources Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup is a city founded on agriculture. While Puyallup has since developed and diversified its economy, the scenic views and picturesque backdrops haven’t changed in the slightest. At the foot of Mount Rainier, residents have a gorgeous view of the mountainside and access to a number of other parks. Aside from its parks, the city […]
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When Your Elder Doesn’t Deserve Senior Care
It’s not common, but it happens. Sometimes there are elders who, for one reason or another, are alone and they reach out to us. Other times, there are elders that are isolated of their own accord; people who have pushed their loved ones out of their lives and now they need senior care. These situations […]
How Social Media Can Be A Good Thing
Earlier this week, I talked about how social media can be a bad thing and especially where our elders are concerned. We are social beings! The fact that people are more attached to their than they are to loved ones (by feeling more socially in sync with text messages than phone calls) seems, to me, […]
How Care Advisors Differ From Realtors (Part 3)
In this article, we go over the other huge difference between realtors and our senior care advisors. We’re Here for You Even After the Moving Process This is by no means meant to make realtors look like bad people. When last I checked, only something like 7% of Americans buy/sell homes without a realtor and […]
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How Care Advisors Differ from Realtors (Part 2)
In our previous post, we talked about how our senior care advisors differ from realtors in that they do not always get paid for the families they place in senior living communities. In this article, we continue to explore the differences. We Are Not Afraid to Say “No” When you’re working with a realtor, banker, […]
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