After two weeks in the assisted living facility my mom is intensely unhappy. How much time should we let pass by if she continues to feel so terrible? terrible? We do have the option of her coming to live with me in Tennessee, however she has lived most of her 90 years in California. I… [Continue Reading]
The Continuing Retirement Community—the not so easy convenience of one-stop retirement
Image via Wikipedia by Rose Broyles Continuing retirement communities are meant to make the transition easier for seniors who want to keep their independence, yet have the safety and security of knowing that if they need help in the future it is readily available. It’s a one-stop-shop. You move there and live the rest of… [Continue Reading]
A Focus on Person-Centered Care in Nursing Homes and At Home
Image by cliff1066 via Flickr by Rose Broyles Here is an excerpt from an article I read, regarding Person-Centered care. It’s interesting because it describes the conditions many of our loved ones are living in. The person described reminds me of my mom in many ways. There was no medical reason for Maude’s rapid… [Continue Reading]
