Archive for October, 2009

Finding the Best Nursing Home

Finding the Best Nursing Home

Making the decision to put ourselves or a loved one into a nursing home is one of the hardest we face. Placing somebody in one of these facilities is rarely the ideal situation and can be emotionally draining. It is important to us that we take care of our families as they have taken care of us, and negative media coverage, as well as social stigma regarding nur (more…)

The Benefits of Assisted Living and Home Care

The Benefits of Assisted Living and Home Care

Assisted living communities accommodate a large percentage of the elderly population. Similar to individual residences, these communities provide various accommodations for those who need specialized assistance when it comes to Activities of Daily Living.  There are six basic activities generally classified as Activities of Daily Living, also known as ADL’s.  These activities may include bathing, dressing, eating, transferring (e.g.: from bed (more…)