TenderCare Assisted Living and Memory Care Blog

The benefits of hospice care at memory care homes means one thing: your loved one gets expert care where they feel most comfortable, with less stress for everyone involved. Caring for someone with advanced dementia is challenging. It’s draining—emotionally,...

Human interaction is an essential part of life. It’s a way to communicate empathy, (Lamothe 2018) love, and appreciation and comes in many forms such as a handshake, hug, kiss, or spending time with those who you care about most. The COVID pandemic (Coronavirus 2020)...

When it’s time to move your elderly loved one into an assisted living community, you’ll need to determine whether a small or large facility is the best option. Both have benefits that you should take into consideration when you’re ready to make your decision. Benefits...

It can be an emotional time when you learn that your elderly loved one needs help with everyday tasks. The most challenging part of the process is finding the best solution for your family. Two of the most common options are 1) becoming the sole caregiver or 2) moving...

Independence is one of the most valuable assets a person has. We spend our childhood years learning to do things on our own, and the rest of our adulthood wishing we had less responsibility. However, seniors who require help with everyday activities, wish for the days...

Within a matter of weeks, COVID-19 has rapidly spread across the United States with news spreading fast that adults, 65 years and older, are at higher risk for severe illness (Older Adults, 2020). For families with loved ones in an assisted living or skilled nursing...