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.
Tips for Helping Patients With Alzheimer’s Have An Effective Daily Oral Care Routine
Alzheimer’s is a difficult disease for both the individual, family members, and caretakers. However, there are ways to make those that suffer from Alzheimer’s comfortable enough to live as normal and healthy of a life as possible.
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.
Assisted Living and Thanksgiving Dinner
Holidays can be difficult for those in assisted living.You may be wondering if it is advisable to bring them home for Thanksgiving dinner. We can help.
How do you talk to children about dementia?
We recommend that the conversation with children about dementia is best had gradually and often rather than just one conversation.
Flu Prevention Tips for Seniors
As the body gets older, the immune system weakens and puts an individual at a greater risk of the flu, Here are important flu prevention tips.