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6 False Myths About Assisted Living
We have found in our conversations with thousands of families throughout the years that many have misconceptions about assisted living based on some of the myths we have seen displayed in popular culture. Senior Living Specialists has even seen the belief in some of these untrue myths prevent or hold back families from getting the… Read More
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Summary of THHS LTCR Annual Report – March 2023
Each year, the Texas Health and Human Services (THHS) releases an annual report of their findings and they include statistics related to Long-Term Care Regulation (LTCR). The LTCR annual report for Texas is a document that provides information on the status of long-term care services and programs within that state. The report may include data… Read More
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Tips to Help Calm an Emotional Parent with Dementia
Caring for an elderly parent with dementia can be challenging, especially when they become agitated or anxious. Depending on the severity of your parent’s dementia, the frequency of those agitated times can increase as they continue to age. Here are some tips to help deescalate these situations when they occur. Create A Calming Environment Try… Read More
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What Are The Differences Between Assisted Living and Retirement Communities?
Assisted living and retirement communities are two types of housing options available to seniors who are looking for support and care as they age. While these two options may sound similar, there are differences between them that are important to consider. If this is the first aging loved one that you’ve needed to consider finding… Read More
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How Is Virtual Reality Being Used in Palliative Care Moving Into 2023?
Palliative care is a type of medical care that focuses on providing relief from the symptoms, pain, and stress of a serious illness. The goal of palliative care is to improve the quality of life for both the patient and their family. Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness and… Read More
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Differences Between Normal Aging Memory Changes Versus Signs of Dementia or Alzheimer’s
It can be a challenge for caregivers with aging loved ones to know the differences between normal decline in memory from aging versus identifying the early signs of serious memory-related problems. You will need to speak with a doctor about what you are seeing to help differentiate between normal changes in memory with age versus… Read More
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2022 Trends for Caregivers Over the Age Of 50
One of the challenges that many adult caregivers face is that they are put into that role at an age they should be focusing on their own health and self-care. The reality that many Americans face is that they will have around a 1 in 6 chance that they will be in a caregiver role… Read More
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Tips To Improve Mental Health in Aging Adults
Depression and other mental health conditions aren’t limited to only younger adults. It has been estimated that as many as 14.5% of adults over the age of 50 suffer from mental health conditions like anxiety and depression. If you are the caregiver of an aging loved one, there are some ways that you might be… Read More
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What Does Proposition #6 Mean for Assisted Living?
When the Covid-19 pandemic initially began, many realized that the elderly and aging demographic was one of the most susceptible to Covid. Action was taken and many saw their aging loved one’s be locked down in isolation to try and prevent the spread of the virus. Proposition 6 was seen as a response to some… Read More
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Caregiver Duties You Might Not Know About
If you are starting to see signs that your loved one might be aging and could require your help in the near future, it is important to know all of the duties that encompass the role of caregiver. There are some common duties that we all know about but we wanted to point out a… Read More