Have You Had the Difficult Conversations with Your Aging Parents?

Have you ever had one of those conversations where you talk about everything, except what you really should be talking about? With your father you talk about the weather and the fact that last night’s storm brought as much as two inches of rain, but not about the eventual need for him to move into some kind of assisted living setting. With your mother you talk about how an old neighborhood friend has planted three dozen tulip bulbs in her backyard, but not about the fact that your mother does not seem to be able to keep herself as clean …

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Find the Right Assisted Living Center for Your Elderly Family Member

The golden years should be easy and full of joy for our loved ones. When your loved one has reached the age where they can’t take care of themselves fully or need an extra companion, assisted living services are necessary. Assisted living support helps by ensuring the elderly are well catered for till their dying time. You should know several facts about assisted living facilities: insurance policies don’t apply in all institutions. Also, some institutions offer both day and boarding services to their clients. Before signing your loved one into a nursing home stay, you should consider several factors. First, …

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