by SnowdriftCO ContentTeam | Dec 6, 2019 | Elder Care
Between holidays, birthdays, and other special occasions, you may be considering what to give your loved ones in assisted living, like those living in our Lakewood nursing homes. Many of our loved ones have limited space, and so while giving a gift is always a joyous...
by SnowdriftCO ContentTeam | Oct 30, 2019 | Elder Care
Everyone is forgetful at times in their life. Forgetting you just took something off the shelf, looking for glasses that are on your head, or being unable to remember where you put the car keys are just signs of being busy and hurried in life. As we age, we do become...
by SnowdriftCO ContentTeam | Oct 30, 2019 | Elder Care
While depression can affect anyone, it is important to note that depression is not a normal part of aging. Symptoms of depression in someone who is elderly — including fatigue, loss of appetite and loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities — can be mistaken...
by SnowdriftCO ContentTeam | Sep 30, 2019 | Elder Care
While being a primary caregiver can be rewarding and allow you to spend time with your aging parent in their later years, it can be emotionally exhausting. Oftentimes, adult children are unprepared for the reality of what being a primary caregiver for an aging parent...
by SnowdriftCO ContentTeam | Sep 20, 2019 | Elder Care
When you are faced with placing a loved one into an assisted living care facility, you may feel overwhelmed with the responsibility to make the right decision. Understanding common pitfalls and mistakes others have made can help ensure that your loved one is taken...
by SnowdriftCO ContentTeam | Aug 16, 2019 | Elder Care
Some families are so nervous to talk with a family member about moving into assisted living that they put off the conversation for much longer than they should. In fact, a study by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services found that many Americans never talk...
