The smell of cinnamon rolls, a crowded dining table, and carols on the radio. Holiday traditions in McHenry tend to stay the same year after year, and that sameness is part of what makes them feel so good. When a parent or spouse has dementia, those familiar traditions may need a fresh look. Research shows…
October brings crisp mornings, golden leaves, and the scent of cinnamon drifting from the kitchen. For families caring for a parent or spouse with dementia, the season also offers a gentle invitation to slow down and spend unhurried time together. The right fall activities for seniors with dementia can bring comfort, calm, and familiar joy…
Summer brings back memories spent with family in the sunshine, of day trips to the beach when a grandpa and his grandson were completely inseparable. For seniors living with dementia, these memories become more than simple daily pleasures. In their world, which can seem to be shrinking a little more every day, these memories are…
Families that know they need to have a conversation about moving their parent to memory care often worry that this means their loved one will lose their independence. They also worry that their parent will feel this way, even if it isn’t true. Both of those worries are completely normal. Watching a parent or spouse…
The cost of senior living is one of the first things families research, but it is rarely the only thing they are trying to understand. Most people are also trying to figure out what level of support will realistically be needed, how costs may change over time, and whether staying at home will actually remain…
Seventy percent of older adults will need some form of long-term support as they age. Yet two-thirds of Americans over 40 have done little or no planning for their future care needs. Most families wait. They believe the smartest approach is staying home as long as possible, then moving when help becomes necessary. This sounds…
Experience a magical dementia-friendly holiday season while juggling the challenges of caring for a family member, with these gentle tips.
Encore Senior Living experts have crafted a “best of” gift guide to help you celebrate your senior loved ones.
For many veterans and their families, the transition to assisted living can be both emotionally and financially challenging. Fortunately, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a little-known but powerful care benefit for veterans that can help ease the burden: the Aid and Attendance benefit.
Helping a loved one make a change — even for the better — can be difficult. Read our family guide for those considering senior living.