Category: Caregiving
Know Before You Go: Questions To Ask When You Tour a Senior Living Community
Questions to ask and what to look for when you tour a senior living community.
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The Gift of Respite Care
Any time of year, but especially during the holidays, respite care at a senior living community like Heritage Communities can be a gift. For a caregiver, who needs a break to rest and recharge with the reassurance the loved one is in reliable, trustworthy hands. As well as for a loved one who could benefit from a change of scene, new friends, and a firsthand look at community life.
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How Are You Holding Up? Recognizing Caregiver Stress During The Holidays
At Heritage Communities, we understand how important it is for you to take good care of yourself while you are taking care of an older loved one. Especially during the holidays, when it can feel like your energy is being depleted even more rapidly than usual. Here are some signs you need a break and how to relieve caregiver stress during the holidays—including a respite stay for your loved one at Heritage Communities.
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Noticing Changes In Aging Loved Ones During Holiday Visits
Are you noticing changes in your aging loved ones? It can be hard to accept. They took care of us and helped us become the adults we are today.
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Does your loved one need memory care? Look for these 4 signs
While many individuals hope to live in their own homes for the entirety of their lives, it is not always the best – or most realistic – choice for the caregiver or the person who may be living with cognitive impairment. While cognitive decline is often a gradual process, there may be a time when...
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