Assisted Living
The holiday season is the perfect time to spoil the older adults in your life. However, knowing what to buy can be challenging — especially if your loved one says they already have everything they need. Below, we'll share our favorite gift ideas for seniors to provide entertainment and comfort in their assisted living communities.
Assisted Living
Being the primary caregiver for a loved one can be a rewarding experience that brings you closer and ensures they get the care they need. However, you still might need the occasional helping hand to keep things running smoothly. Asking for help from other relatives can help you maintain a positive outlook and keep your physical health in check.
Assisted Living
With temperatures rising into the 90s or even 100s, depending on where you live, summer can get sweaty fast. Even if you seek shelter from the sun in your assisted living apartment or other small home, it can be a challenge to stay cool at times. Check out these nine tips for beating the heat whether you live in a tiny home, an apartment or an assisted living community.
Assisted Living
Respite care is an important part of the caregiving process for any family that cares for older adults in the home. Yet many people don't know about this option or understand how to access it. Find out more about respite care below by reading up on a few facts and stats about this care model.
Assisted Living
Deciding to start hospice care can be challenging for seniors and their loved ones, but understanding what to expect from the process can make the transition easier. Seniors living in communities under the Bethesda Senior Living Communities Umbrella can receive faith-centered, compassionate hospice services in their assisted living apartments delivered by a dedicated care team. Below, you can learn about the professionals involved in a hospice care team and their roles.
Assisted Living
According to research done by the National Alliance for Caregiving, more than 1 in 5 Americans provides care for a loved one. For many people, caring for a family member so they can remain in their own home — or yours — is a labor of love, but it does pose challenges. You may have to set aside your personal needs to take on multiple roles, such as nurse, housekeeper and cook, which can take a toll on your mental and physical health. Whether you’re currently caring for a loved one or you’ve just started thinking about taking on that responsibility for an aging family member, let’s look at seven common challenges and how respite care can help you face them.
Whether you’re exploring options for yourself or someone you love, our team is here to listen, answer your questions, and help you feel confident about what comes next. Fill out the form and a Bethesda team member will reach out shortly to help you find the right fit for you or your loved one.
