All posts by: Tysons Woods Assisted Living

Three Things to Look For in an Assisted Living Facility

May 1, 2018

Finding the perfect Vienna, VA assisted living facility for your loved one can be a daunting challenge. You want your loved one to receive the care and attention you cannot provide them on your own. There are many Vienna, VA assisted living options, and they all offer different services. How are you supposed to sift […]

Common Myths about Assisted Living Homes

April 8, 2018

Choosing to move your loved one into a Vienna, Virginia assisted living home can be daunting. There are many myths surrounding assisted living communities, and some of them can be scary to hear. No one wants to put their senior into an assisted living community they are unsure about. Common myths surrounding assisted living communities […]

Home Care or Assisted Living in Vienna?

August 8, 2017

Deciding the best option for your aging loved one usually isn’t an easy discussion. You have a few options available to you: allow your senior to keep living independently on their own, move them in with you and your family, hire a nurse to take care of your senior at their home, or move them […]

7 Tips To Prevent Falls at Home

December 16, 2016

Although  the Center for Disease Control and Prevention states that less than half of the seniors who fall tell their physician, 1 out of every 5 falls results in a serious bone or head injury. It is important to proof your elderly relative or loved one’s home to make sure that it is as safe as […]

How to Know It’s Time for Assisted Living

December 9, 2016

The decision whether to move yourself or your loved one out to an assisted living community is a difficult one. The balance between wanting to be independent and realizing assistance could be helpful is often complex. Signs such as a recent accident and a slow recovery, worsening health, and difficulty with simple daily tasks are […]

Health Risks of Being a Family Caregiver

December 2, 2016

Studies have found that 17.7 million individuals in the United States are family caregivers of a relative age 65 or older. These family caregivers, while valiant in intention, are under risk of many negative health effects. More than half of family caregivers are employed, which means the added stress of balancing a day job with […]