Everything was going well for the Miller family; parents Bill and Ann were enjoying retirement by traveling, wintering in Florida, visiting out-of-town children and grandchildren, playing golf, attending sporting events of grandchildren in town…the ideal life. Their three children were grown with families of their own. While their daughter and her family remained in Miamisburg, their [...]
The world of care can be a confusing one to maneuver. And assisted living is probably one of the least understood options of them all. That’s because it isn’t given much attention. When faced with the sudden need for help for an aging loved one, most people are told about either nursing homes or home care. [...]
One of the biggest mistakes that are made when it comes to making the decision that it’s time for a loved one to transition to a Nursing Home/Skilled Nursing Facility is waiting too long to make the decision. Why do people wait too long? Because it’s a tough decision and conversation to have and rarely is [...]
Choosing to move into a nursing home is a big decision and one to not take lightly. But, at the same time, it doesn’t have to be an insanely stressful situation. Below you’ll find some of the most common questions asked in regards to nursing homes and we’ve answered them to the best of our ability. [...]
When you realize it’s time to bring in help to care for a loved one, you’re faced with many choices to make. And one of the first and foremost decisions is whether to choose assisted living or a nursing home. Some people use these terms interchangeably but that is not the case. Each has different strengths [...]
Part of us deep down thinks of our parents and loved ones as invincible and forever. But that’s not the case. Sometimes the adults in our lives need extra help taking care of themselves due to age, injury, or other health conditions. And, unfortunately, you may not have the time or resources to be there for [...]
Somehow, “nursing home” has become two dirty words. No one wants to talk about them, no one wants to consider them, and people feel like they’ve failed in a way when they have to put a family member in one. But that shouldn’t be the case. Nursing homes can be wonderful environments that provide safety, care, [...]
