Wanting to age at home is an understandable choice. You have taken the time to make the space into your own, you have made numerous memories in the home, and it feels both comfortable and safe. Many seniors and family members of seniors believe staying in the home is the less-expensive option; however; in-home nurses, modifications for accessibility, home maintenance professionals, and other service costs will add up over time. In many instances, in-home care will cost more than an assisted living home.

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A parent or loved one is not able to remember things like he or she used to. Misplaced keys, frustration trying to remember the simplest of task lists; as the decline continues, your loved one receives a diagnosis of Alzheimer's. What is Alzheimer’s? How is it different from Dementia?

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Have you heard the expression: “Put on your safety mask first?” The statement speaks volumes to individuals . Individuals providing full-time emotional, mental, and physical care to an aging parent or loved one to ensure daily living requirements are met. A caregiver engaged in this level of care will undoubtedly tire quickly and will need to take time off to rest and recharge; respite care is the best solution.

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You are worried about the safety of your parent, but he or she isn’t quite ready to give up his or her independence. Starting a conversation with parents about assisted living is not easy. Here are a few signs that your parent is much better off in an assisted living home rather than living independently.

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