Every month you dutifully monitor your checking account balance. Some months may seem to go smoothly, while for others, you may need to tighten your belt and watch every dollar. With so much on your mind, how do you budget for senior living? Like so many major tasks, it helps to break down the massive…
You’ve been through a lot together. You and your sibling have shared laughter and tears, and perhaps even endured some teasing from each other. But now, your sibling needs help, and you’re wondering the best way to provide care for elderly sibling. This is a challenging and emotionally draining task—especially if your sibling is difficult….
We love what we do. It involves treating all our residents with the dignity they deserve, creating an assisted living environment in Shallotte that is both safe and stimulating. This for our residents, who are like family to us. We don’t do it for the awards. But it is wonderful to receive recognition for all…
How do I take care of an elderly spouse? Maybe that question keeps you up at night as you see your spouse’s health slowly deteriorate. Discovering how to take care of an elderly spouse is a task that can be challenging, rewarding, and exhausting. It’s important to remember that as your spouse ages, they may…
Your parents have a certain degree of independence, but as they’ve grown older they need assistance now and then. As for you, you’re finding it extremely challenging to juggle helping your parents with your other multitude of responsibilities, including your work and caring for your own family. Assisted living care is the best solution when your…
You’re exhausted. For the last several years, you’ve been trying to help take care of your parents. Maybe they’ve even moved in with you. Perhaps you’ve had to spend extended time with them after work, helping them with mundane household tasks. Add to the mix the multiple times you’ve driven them to and from doctor’s…
Has your mom ever forgotten to take her medicine? If she has, you may have heard someone mention the management of her medications. But what is medication management? We’ll discuss the answer and discover how medication management can also help those with dementia who keep forgetting to take medication. Forgetting to take pills is an…
You’ve probably heard a lot about the convenience of assisted living— a place where your meals are cooked and your chores are done for you. But have you considered the impact on your physical health in an assisted living facility? You may be surprised by the extensive impact these places can have on making you…
Some people confess it is among their biggest fears: aging alone. Why are they aging alone? Many have lost spouses through the years. Perhaps they don’t have children or their children live far away. Either way, facing your senior years alone can cause a lot of anxiety and worry. But how do you manage old…
End-of-life planning can be complicated. It’s a subject no one likes to talk about. It makes people uncomfortable. It forces you to grasp the unknown future. But it’s vital that those you love understand your wishes, and that is possible by having comprehensive end-of-life planning at our assisted living facility in Shallotte. It’s often difficult…