TenderCare Assisted Living and Memory Care Blog
A blog aimed to helping families and their elder loved ones live happier lives.Creative Ways to Stay Social With Your Elderly Loved One
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)...
Assisted Living Communities: Small vs. Large
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...
Assisted Living vs. Being the Sole Caregiver: Deciding Which One May Be Right for You
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...
6 Benefits of Assisted Living Communities
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...
How You Can Protect The Elderly From COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
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...
Top Safety Concerns for Seniors
December 2017 Tis the season for decking the halls, but it’s also prime for slips and falls. Getting holiday decorations out of storage is a common way for seniors to injure themselves. While the risks of a senior hauling their Christmas tree out of the attic are...
Depression in Seniors: How Assisted Living Can Help
November 2017An increased risk of depression could be linked to other health problems in seniors, according to the Centers for Disease Control.¹Seniors with depression symptoms experience higher rates of physical illness, dementia and functional limitations.2 If your...
Possible Signs Your Loved One May Need to Move to an Assisted Living Residence
Possible Signs Your Loved One May Need to Move to an Assisted Living Residence October 2017 From mysterious bruises to a stack of unpaid bills, the signs your loved one may need move to an assisted living residence are often subtle. Health care workers use a set of...