Watching a senior loved one’s cognitive abilities decline can be disheartening and upsetting. Indeed, a rapid deterioration may convince anyone that their elder requires Alzheimer’s or dementia care support. Yet while the memory problems that 40 percent of Americans over 65 suffer are frightening, only 1 percent of those cases progress to dementia annually. Therefore, […]
Some of the kindest things you can do for elderly loved ones are also the easiest to forget: asking for their advice, showing them courtesy, sharing meals with them, and more. We may see such acts as minor or inconsequential; however, seniors—especially those in a living or hospice care facility—often regard them as moving in […]
Given their consequences, terminal illnesses usually create emotional repercussions. So, their proper care involves identifying a patient’s emotional responses and determining how to help them process these emotions. Both palliative care and hospice care respond to such concerns, so seek a local provider who can assist you and your loved one through your difficult times. […]
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 […]
As COVID-19 continues to remain a threat, especially to the elderly and those who are immunocompromised, nursing homes and assisted living facilities across the country are adjusting their day-t0-day procedures to minimize the risk of the virus. At Tysons Woods Assisted Living, we are doing our part to keep our community safe and healthy. No […]
