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Worried About Mom's Health? How to Talk to the Family About It
If it’s been a while since you’ve seen a senior parent, it might surprise you to see changes in them that you haven’t noticed before. A scheduled meeting with a pre-approved agenda can help families gather their thoughts and concerns as well as offer solutions.
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Tips for Selling Your Stuff Online
Most of us have items around the house that we’re ready to part with. Whether you’re downsizing or simply on a decluttering spree, selling these unwanted things can be a great way to free up space and make a little extra cash.
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Are You Ready for a Senior Living Community?
Deciding whether you’re ready to join a senior living community is a different process for everyone. There is no “right” answer or simple quiz that can tell you the best time, but a deeper understanding of why and how senior living communities can help make life better might help.
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7 Tools to Help You Downsize
When you have years or even decades of stuff accumulated, just getting started on downsizing can feel like an overwhelming chore. But with these seven tools you could be well on your way to the cozy space of your dreams.
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Five Tips to Help Ease Care Transitions for People With Dementia
Transitions can be difficult for people with dementia. Here are some recommendations on how to maintain person-centered care during care transitions.
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Combatting the "Old Folks' Home" Stereotype
In a recent op-ed for The Los Angeles Times author Barry Goldman wrote that he’d “rather be dead than linger on in an old folk’s home.” It’s a sad thought, but we recognize it’s a thought many people share.
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Respite Care: Can I Walk Away?
Respite care is a process in which a person living with dementia comes to stay at Brookdale in one of our dementia care communities for a set amount of time while their care partner does something for themselves.
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Brookdale Assisted Living Vs. a Brookdale Skilled Nursing Community
It’s easy to be confused about the difference between assisted living and skilled nursing, so I want to help you by providing some helpful facts about the difference between two of the options we offer at Brookdale.
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How Senior Living Helped Me Become My Mother's Daughter Again
Caregiving for aging parents is tough, and making decisions for long-term care can be even more challenging. That’s why I am sharing my story. I am proof that senior living truly allows you to become your mother’s daughter again.
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Three Signs Your Parents' Health Might Be Failing
Although it’s not unusual for senior parents to mask health troubles on a weekly phone call, it’s harder to hide face to face. This year when you’re home for the holidays, look out for changes that might suggest your parents are struggling on their own.
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Think You Know Senior Living? Think Again
While making the choice to move into a senior living community can be one of the hardest decisions you or your family will make, it's often one of the best.
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