If your aging loved one has recently moved to a senior living center or nursing home, you may be wondering how you can ensure that your loved one stays active and entertained. Fortunately, there are a number of hobbies that you can introduce to your aging family member or friend that will keep them happy.
Bird Watching
Bird watching is a fantastic hobby for individuals who're bed or wheelchair ridden, or for those who're battling dementia or aging-related memory issues.
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Sometimes, when all else seems equal between two assisted living communities, the people are what makes a difference in your choice. Here are some things to consider when evaluating the human element of a senior living community.
Welcoming Residents
The first thing to look for are welcoming residents that have formed an active and supportive community. You may want to ask the supervisor about what types of social clubs the facility offers and what the attendance is generally like.
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Age is a natural part of life, so you will most likely watch one or both parents change physically and mentally. Unfortunately, your parent may also develop Alzheimer's disease, which can be challenging for you and your entire family. An estimated 15 million people become caregivers for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease, so you may also need to help your parent go through the various stages of this progressive disorder.
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Often, you may be forced to choose a care facility for your aging parent without much warning. It may feel like all of a sudden you're being asked to make a very complicated decision that will affect the rest of your parent's life. When unexpected circumstances occur, it helps to have a guideline of questions that should be answered when choosing the best care facility for your aging parent. Following are some questions to ask along with considerations for each question.
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Many people buy large houses to raise their families in. When the children are all grown up and out on their own, the parents find themselves in a house that is more than they need... more to clean, more to maintain, more to repair, and more to heat and air condition.
At some point, the costs of living in a large house outweigh the benefits of being a homeowner. Here are 3 housing options for when it's time to downsize from your empty nest.
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