Aging. It’s difficult to see—especially in those you love. What are the signs of normal aging . . . of Alzheimer’s and other dementia? Can your parents or loved ones care for themselves without help? What kind of help is best? Where can you go to get it? How can you tell if your loved ones need … [Read more...] about When does my parent need Assisted Living or more care?
You’re doing what any good person would do, trying to keep tabs on a loved one who’s growing older. You’re afraid to broach the idea of getting involved in their affairs, because you don’t want to hurt their feelings–or worse, start a fight. Maybe you’ve even tried to offer your help, only to get … [Read more...] about How to Have “The Talk”
You never know what the future may hold, and the COVID-19 crisis adds another layer of uncertainty. In times like this, it becomes clear how important it is to have your affairs in order. Contemplating end-of-life concerns can be overwhelming at first, but knowing you are prepared can provide peace … [Read more...] about Getting Your Affairs in Order
Before you ever heard of COVID-19, you’d been considering a move to a senior living community. Perhaps you’ve even found the right community and started putting plans in motion. At Riley Crossing Senior Living, we want to reassure those who are feeling like they may need to move sooner, rather than … [Read more...] about How to prepare for your move to a senior living community in the ‘new normal’
Even in the most trying of times, infusing some humor into your day is one of the best ways to keep calm and carry on. When you laugh, your brain releases endorphins, the body’s natural mood boosters. Laughing can also boost your respiration and heart rate, like a mini cardio session. A good laugh … [Read more...] about The Power of Positivitity: Have a Good Laugh for Health
Having the conversation with a parent to make the move into assisted living can be difficult, but is highly worthwhile to do ahead of time. When it comes to caring for your aging parents, procrastination isn’t the key—these 4 reasons are why you need to plan for senior living … [Read more...] about Helping Your Parents Plan for Senior Living Now
At Riley Crossing, our Memory Care assisted living provides a safe and welcoming space that will help you thrive in your golden years. While transitioning to assisted living can be difficult, these tips can help you to celebrate one season as it comes to a close, and welcome a new and exciting … [Read more...] about Making the Transition to Memory Care Easier
As we all muddle through this time of uncertainty and unrest, let us be mindful of our eating habits while practicing self-care and realizing that yes, we all intend to eat healthy foods for health but that sometimes we may “slip up” in our minds. Messing up the “perfect diet” is not going to derail … [Read more...] about Food and Anxiety During COVID-19
With so many options for senior care available, it can be difficult to navigate the seemingly endless resources to find the right fit for you or your loved one. At Riley Crossing, we offer a wide range of levels of care depending on the unique needs of each senior. 55+ Townhouses Our 16 … [Read more...] about Navigating Senior Care Options and Resources
The stages of dementia can be categorized as mild, moderate, and severe, however, this is mainly to provide a general idea of how abilities change and symptoms may progress over time. Although experiences within these stages can overlap, we provide the breakdown of symptoms at each stage and some … [Read more...] about Stages of Dementia
