What If My Loved One Needs More Care After They’ve Moved Into An Assisted Living Facility?
Even as your health declines, you can stay in the same room, same building, same section, same area, just to maintain your comfort zone.
Gift Ideas for Someone WIth Dementia
If someone you love has dementia, choosing a gift may seem impossible. Here are some appropriate gift ideas for this holiday season.
A Day In The Life of a Resident At A Banyan Residence
A day in the life of a typical resident starts with our caregivers at waking each resident up and helping them shower, get dressed and groomed for the day.
Is Respite Care the Right Choice?
Even the most well-intentioned and loving people can experience burnout if they are not given periodic breaks, Respite care programs are designed to provide short-term relief and that much needed break to unpaid caregivers.
Choose Assisted Living – Without the Guilt
Individuals who need more assistance may resist moving into a care facility. Here's how to avoid guilt when you choose assisted living for a loved one.
What If a Resident Forgets To Take Their Medication?
“What if a resident forgets to take their medication?” For A Banyan Residence, that’s not possible. We have a dedicated staff that is trained in medication management.
When Alzheimer’s Patients Won’t Take Medication
Sometimes it can be a challenge to get Alzheimer's patients to take their required medications. Here are some tips to ease the stress.
Assisted Living: Staying Connected to Family
You can make the transition to assisted living easier for your loved one by staying connected after they have made the big move.
What’s The Typical Timeline For Moving Into an Assisted Living Facility
“What is the general timeline for a resident to move into an assisted living facility?” and our answer, it could be as quickly as one day or even as long as one or two years.
Elder Parent Care as an Only Child
Caring for an aging parent can be difficult in many ways. An adult child providing elder parent care can feel isolated, depressed and exhausted.