RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTER FOR THE ELDERLY (RCFE)

Tag: Elderly Parents

How to Handle Siblings Who Don’t Help With Aging Parents

Caring for aging parents can be challenging for adult children. Constant attention is required for your parents to receive the best care. The task itself can be too much for one person to take on, especially if sibling conflicts prevent everyone from lending a helpful hand. Aging adults who don’t reside in a residential care […]

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Signs It May Be Time for Assisted Living

Adult children are often faced with difficult decisions. Among those decisions is one that greatly impacts the livelihood and happiness of their parents. At some point, aging adults may need to be placed in a senior living community that offers more advanced care. There can be many fears or questions associated with a decision of […]

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How to Prevent Aging Adults From Falls

Falls can occur at any time and in any place. They happen more often with aging adults than any other age group. There are a few simple preventive steps that can help reduce falls. These measures include proper medication maintenance and ridding the home of hazardous conditions that may cause trips or falls. In residential […]

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Honoring Caregivers: National Family Caregivers Month

November is National Family Caregivers Month. This special time of year honors those who care for aging adults. Taking care of aging loved ones is an ongoing task. The theme this year is appropriately titled, “Caregiving Around the Clock.” Why is acknowledging caregivers important? First, many seniors would not enjoy the quality of life they […]

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Thanksgiving in Assisted Living: How to Make It Special

The holiday season is approaching and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. It’s a special time of year; one where many are reminded to give thanks and cherish family time. For many seniors however, Thanksgiving can be a challenging time of year. Many aging adults feel alone and often experience memories of loved ones who […]

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Paying for Assisted Living Costs

Assisted living costs can be fairly expensive for some. It is understandable that some families will be concerned with paying for assisted living for their aging loved ones. Our Glendale assisted living facility receives daily inquiries about ways to pay for assisted living. Advisors can help families with this process. They provide resources to help […]

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Visit Your Grandparents at Their Assisted Living Facility

Many grandparents around the globe spend their senior years in assisted living facilities. They adjust to life in a new environment. Days are spent making new friends and creating new memories. The biggest joy of it all is the anticipated visit from the grandkids. The adjustment to an assisted living facility can be challenging for […]

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Top Things to Consider When Choosing Glendale Assisted Living

Choosing a Glendale assisted living facility can seem challenging. There are a variety of factors to consider. The process can take an emotional, physical, and mental toll on the senior and the family. It is not always convenient or possible to provide full-time care to aging loved ones. This makes assisted living an ideal option […]

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5 Tips to Ensure Seniors Stay Hydrated in Hot Summer Months

Summer has arrived and the scorching temperatures is a constant reminder of its presence. The beautiful rays of sunshine are accompanied by record breaking temperatures. Most days can only be enjoyed once the evening arrives and the sun has gone in.   It is important to ensure that seniors stay hydrated during the hot summer […]

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