7 Signs It's Time for Long-Term Memory Care
Seven concrete signs - from medication mix-ups to wandering - that show when a loved one with memory loss needs long-term care.
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How to Talk to Your Parents About Long-Term Care
A compassionate guide to talking with aging parents about long-term care - what to say, when to start, and how to keep dignity at the center.
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Is it time for your parent to stop driving?
Some of the most difficult talks you can have with an aging parent are those that may make them feel like you are stepping too far into their independence. One of those is “the driving talk.” Although this conversation may be tough, it’s definitely one worth having, especially…
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FREE Download: Emergency Preparedness “About Me” Form
You never know when a natural disaster could strike. So be prepared. If you are the caretaker of a senior with dementia, and you are unable to be with them or somehow get separated, make sure this free downloadable form is packed with their survival necessities that include: A…
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How Seniors Can Avoid Tax Scams
There are three letters that can strike fear in our hearts - IRS, the Internal Revenue Service. If you were to pick up the phone and a professional voice is stating their official sounding “IRS badge number” to you, would you question it? Would you push your luck with the…
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The Dangers of Falling
Did you know that the leading cause of injury among elderly adults is the result of a fall? In fact, falls send over two million people to the ER every year! Some falls cause minor bruises and scratches, while other falls can result in an acute injury like a broken hip…
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Part-Time Job Opportunities for Seniors
Just because you have retired, your skills are not obsolete. As a senior, you bring a wealth of experience, maturity, creativity, and expertise to a job. If you are looking to make a little extra money to add to your retirement or perhaps you are interested in keeping your…
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Dementia Denial From the Experts
Caring for a family member with dementia is difficult. Not only do you grapple with the added responsibilities of monitoring another person’s life, but you also must come to terms with the idea that someone you love is going through a difficult change. It’s not uncommon for…
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How Aegis Living Prepares for Natural Disasters
Being a West Coast company has its perks. Beautiful weather, access to the ocean, lakes, mountains, and desert climate, you’ll find it here. Though we’re lucky to avoid hurricane season, we have our own set of potential natural disasters to prepare for each year: earthquakes…
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Early Signs of Dementia: 10 Symptoms Families Notice First
The earliest signs of dementia are subtle - repeated questions, missed bills, trouble following a recipe. Here's what to watch for and when to act.
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How do I Convince Mom it’s Time to Consider Assisted Living?
Is your elderly parent struggling to live on their own?
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Bathroom Safety for Your Aging Parent
As your parent ages, there are tasks you may take for granted that they now struggle with or are hazardous to their health.
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How to Prepare for Your Aging Parents' Future: 6 Steps
A practical 6-step roadmap to prepare for your aging parents' future before a crisis forces rushed decisions.
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Helping Your Elderly Parent Prepare for Tax Season
Preparing your taxes can be confusing and stressful for many of us, but consider the stress of untangling complicated finances for your elderly parent.
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Over-the-Counter Medication Safety
Just because you can purchase over-the-counter medications at your local grocery store or drugstore, it does not mean these are harmless.
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Summer Safety in the Garden
With the sun shining and the flowers blooming, many seniors will spend their time enjoying one of their favorite outdoor hobbies this summer - gardening. But as you get older, there are precautions that you need to take to enjoy your time in the garden safely. Whether you are…
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The Effects of Hearing Loss in the Elderly
One of the most common conditions to impact the elderly is hearing loss. Approximately one in three adults between the ages of 65 and 75 experience hearing loss and nearly half of those over the age of 75 have difficulty with hearing clearly. Hearing loss in the elderly can…
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How to Protect Seniors From Financial Fraud: 10 Tips
Spot the warning signs of elder fraud and protect your parent's finances with 10 practical, expert-backed tips you can use today.
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Four Tips To Transition Into A Caregiver
You hang up the phone and you think that mom seems fine. On your next cross country visit, you realize she isn’t fine. The house is not fine. Her health is not fine, but she has been hiding it on the phone all these months. Now what? If your parent is physically or cognitively…
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FREE: Senior Care Emergency Preparedness Kit
Peace of mind comes from being prepared. Learn how our Preparedness Kit can help your family. If you’re noticing changes that indicate your parent or senior loved one is needing some assistance, do you know what the process to getting more help? If your parent or an elderly…
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When your sense of taste and smell fade
The taste of a freshly baked peanut butter cookie can remind you of your mom covered in flour greeting you after a long day at school. The smell of pipe tobacco might remind you of your grandfather reading you a book in his leather chair. Tastes and smells hold memories. As…
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20 questions for an assisted living community
There are many choices when looking for eldercare options for your aging parent who can no longer live independently. It is important to define what you are looking for in an assisted living community and how to meet your family member’s care needs. Start by creating a list of…
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Keeping our seniors safe: Innovative safety measures at Aegis
When someone places their parent in an assisted living community, they may become overwhelmed with concerns.
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Guilt and denial: Moving a parent with Alzheimer’s to senior care
Alzheimer’s disease affects the mind in many ways, leading to loss of memory, confusion, poor judgment and decision-making skills.
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