Starting the Conversation
It’s official. The holidays are over. The hustle and bustle of parties and presents and out of town guests have come to an end, and now is the time to get back to our regular routines. For many families, this means leaving loved ones who they spent time with over the break. And a new […]
Bringing Mom or Dad home for the holidays
Bringing a loved one with memory loss home for the holidays can be daunting. Our Vice President of Programs, Paula Harder talks through things to consider and some ways you can prepare for the day. Plan ahead: Find out ahead of time what types of foods they will like and will be easy for them […]
How to incorporate the grandkids
The holidays are all about time spent with family. So how do we make that time work for each generation together if one of the grandparents is struggling with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease? Our memory care experts, Bernie Cavis and Paula Harder discuss in the video below. Here are some quick tips: Focus a family […]
Should we take Mom or Dad home from their community?
As we count down the days to Christmas, many families are asking themselves, “Should we go visit Mom or Dad at their community or bring them home for the day?” Listen in as our experts, Bernie Cavis and Paula Harder discuss this topic. Every family’s situation is different. It might help to yourself: Where would […]
How to make the holidays meaningful
As we prepare for the holidays, we at Commonwealth Senior Living are thinking about families, those who we serve and those who we have not met yet. We know that this time of year can be challenging in many ways. It can bring a unique kind of stress for those caring for a loved one […]
Transitioning to senior living before the holidays
Christmas can often be a lonesome time for seniors living alone. Families visiting their loved ones sometimes see signs that their Mom or Dad is no longer safe at home, but they worry about making that change during the holidays. Guilt about making a change during the holidays can delay the process, but in our […]
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