The transition into an assisted living situation can be difficult for both seniors and their loved ones. Oftentimes, it’s a move into the unknown, which forces families to wonder how their lives will change. However, the knowledge that an assisted living facility provides all-inclusive senior care can assuage some concerns. To optimize that care, many […]
What distinguishes hospice care from other care services is its focus on caring rather than curing. Also called “end of life care,” professional hospice support provides comfort and compassion to people nearing their end. Given its delicate nature, hospice deserves a close look and an explanation of its functioning, team members, financing, and more. If […]
Maintaining one’s health should be a lifelong practice, but it’s also one that you can start at any point, including your golden years. There are many things you can do yourself or with a loved one to foster a lifestyle of health and wellness. Even reliable elder assisted living facilities provide programs and activities to […]
Moving a loved one into hospice care services can bring you up against financial challenges: how will you pay for it? How long can their savings (or yours) cover the expenses? Thankfully, several financial support options are available, including short-term loans, long-term insurance, or Veteran’s Aid. Those in need of hospice services in and around […]
Living in a place other than the home you know and love can be nerve-racking. But many aging adults cannot live alone without daily assistance. Thus, joining a supportive assisted senior living community ensures that you receive the personalized assistance you need as well as a healthy amount of independence. Tysons Woods Assisted Living is […]
Memory care services at quality assisted living facilities can provide several benefits for your senior loved one. Specifically, these services give dementia and Alzheimer’s patients the specialized care and attention that their condition requires. Memory care also keeps your loved one in a consistent routine. This ensures that they remain active and healthy so their […]
When your loved one’s health and behavior require careful management and constant assistance, then you may need to move them into an assisted living facility. In addition, when your time and resources are so limited that you can longer provide them the proper care they need, you should consider transitioning them into an assisted living […]
Since the arrival of FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccines in the US, older adults, who have been disproportionately affected by the virus, have been among those first in line to receive them. Specifically, people aged 65 and older or those living in long-term care facilities are included in Phase 1 of the vaccination program. At Tysons Woods […]
Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are grievous conditions that disturb how a patient functions and thinks. Due to a number of debilitating changes these diseases have on the brain may not make it easier to assist one who suffers from such a condition. Nevertheless, you may find that this knowledge provides you a better […]
Watching your loved one age can be difficult, especially if they are experiencing memory issues. As your loved ones age, their memory changes as well. Memory loss can be an incredible daily challenge if additional support is not readily available. At Tysons Woods Assisted Living, our memory care service team treats your loved ones like […]