Alzheimer’s Disease: Providing Comfort, Whatever It Takes
by guest blogger: Ann E. Napoletan Spending time with Alzheimer’s patients tends to bring forth a myriad of poignant moments, some leaving their indelible mark in your mind forever. It doesn’t seem all that long ago that I remember sitting at my mom’s former assisted living facility, watching a woman across the common area. She…
They Call Me Chuck: A Story From Joan Lunden’s New Caregiver’s Book
Chicken Soup for the Soul’s Family Caregivers: 101 Stories of Love, Sacrifice, and Bonding is great for any caregiver’s book shelf. This story about “Grampa Charlie” or “Chuck” is a wonderful story about when a move to assisted living goes right. In his prime, Grampa Charlie stood at 6’3” and weighed in around 220 pounds. He’d…
Assisted Living Finding the Right Fit
When the day comes and all signs point towards assisted living being the right choice for a loved one, there are several things that need to be considered. The stakes are high and there is a strong desire to hit a home run when picking a community for this chapter in a loved one’s life. As I have…
Eldery Parents: To Move or Not to Move
Many families struggle every day to make decisions about the best living situation for their aging parent. Most seniors, if given the choice, would choose to remain in their own home for as long as possible – and most families want to respect that. But what is it that makes staying home possible? This is…
Advocates: More gay-friendly senior housing needed
Many gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender seniors fear discrimination, disrespect or worse by health care workers and residents of elder housing facilities, ultimately leading many back into the closet after years of being open, experts say. Read more here http://online.wsj.com/articl/AP47f232ad97bc456a84aee1e09bae4136.html and let us know your thoughts…?
Assisted Living Regulations By State
State Regulations For Assisted Living Click on the following links to view the specific regulations within each state: Alabama Alabama Assisted Living Facilities Alaska Alaska Assisted Living Homes Arizona Arizona Assisted Living Facilities Arkansas Arkansas Medicaid Regulations Arkansas Residential Care Facilities California California Residential Care Facilities (Part 1) California Residential Care Facilities (Part 2)…
