It’s a conversation no one wants to have. Discussing end-of-life planning and related issues is often awkward at best. It can be easier to avoid the entire subject. But doing so means that you’re unprepared in case the unexpected happens. End-of-life-planning for a parent can be especially challenging when you’re an only child. It often…
Maybe you’ve sensed it. It’s time for a change. Perhaps you’re tired of the overwhelming chores of day-to-day home maintenance. Wasn’t this the time of your life that you wanted to dedicate more time to hobbies or activities that you love? Now imagine an exciting new address. A whole slate of activities. Delicious meals (and…
Do you have caregiver burnout? If you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia, caring for them is exhausting—and it can have devastating effects on your own health. In the desire to provide the best possible care for your loved one, you may ignore your own needs. That’s one reason caregivers…
Alzheimer’s doesn’t just affect the one who has it—it transforms the lives of those around them. This devastating illness affects more than 5 million Americans who are living with the disease, and it is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, according to information from the Alzheimer’s Association. As terrifying as these…
Every time you arrive at your parent’s home, you’re not sure what to expect. You’ve been concerned, a worry that has mounted ever since they asked you how to get to the grocery store—a place they frequented several times a week for many years. You’ve found that your parent often asks you for directions to…
For millions of Americans, medications are a part of daily life. They are a lifeline, saving them from the long-term complications from diseases like: high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. As you age, you may find that you or someone you love is taking more and more of these medications—so many that it may…
It’s difficult to watch your parent age. It can be emotionally exhausting and—if you’re their primary caregiver—it’s physically and mentally draining as well, leaving you little room to take care of yourself while you care for a parent. Some even feel like they can’t care for their parent and hold down a full-time job. They…
Did you know that there are about 28,900 assisted living communities in the U.S? That equates to almost one million licensed beds. Twenty-eight percent of these communities are in the South. That means you have a lot of choices when it comes to choosing a senior living facility. But what should you look for? Even…
You’ve decided that dealing with the headaches of home maintenance isn’t worth it any more. Time to move into Coastal Pointe, Brunswick County’s new assisted living and memory care. We recognize that there are a lot of lifestyle changes involved in moving into an assisted living community. That’s why we’re providing some helpful tips to…
More than 5 million Americans over 65 are affected by Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that devastates families. The terms Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are often used interchangeably, especially when speaking about providing support from a memory care center. In actuality, these terms mean different things. We’ll look at the differences between Alzheimer’s and dementia and…
