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As we age, maintaining cognitive function becomes increasingly important for overall well-being and quality of life. While physical exercise and mental stimulation play crucial roles in brain health, diet also plays a significant role in supporting cognitive function. At Senior Living Specialists Frisco, we understand the importance of nutrition for seniors, which is why we’ve… Read More

Senior Living Specialists have helped countless families find the right care facility for their aging loved one since we started in 2009. A common question from families that we receive are: Is it a good thing if my aging parent takes their dog or cat with them into their new assisted living facility? We wanted… Read More

Visiting an assisted living facility is an important step when considering care options for an aging loved one. Asking the right questions during the visit can provide valuable insights and help you make an informed decision. Senior Living Specialists knows the importance of how these questions can separate a good decision about the care of… Read More

Losing a spouse is one of life’s most significant challenges, and for aging parents, the loss can be especially profound. The passing of a life partner often leaves a void that seems insurmountable. As their adult child, you play a crucial role in helping your aging parent grieve and find healing during this difficult time.… Read More

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

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

As a loved one begins to age, travel can become a challenge for them. If you live in close proximity to them, travel might not be as much of a challenge but even car rides can be taxing. We wanted to compile a list of tips for aging loved ones to help make travel as… Read More

Developing a level of communication with an assisted living facility can be something of a challenge to those of us dealing with an aging loved one for the first time. You are putting a lot of trust into the facility and their staff to care for your loved one which means you want to have… Read More

The start of 2022 is off to a challenging one as the US begins to see some of the largest spikes in Covid-19 that we’ve seen in recent months. One of the biggest drivers of the current spike we are in appears to be from the Omicron variation and how it appears to be much… Read More