Living With Family Articles

• Spending the Day at an Adult Day Center
  Your answer to the question; "What does a senior do at an adult day care center all day?"
  Video games to gardening »
• 5 Common Adult Day Center Myths
  Common criticisms on adult day centers center around ideas of adult babysitting and institutionalized care. But, most modern centers are working to dispell these myths by refining their offerings and treating seniors as individuals.
  Flexible agendas give freedom of choice »
• Do elders need full-time care as Alzheimer's disease progresses?
  As Alzheimer's disease progresses, your loved one may need more care than you can provide. Your options range from home health care and adult day care, to assisted living and nursing homes with specialized Alzheimer's care units.
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• Should I stay with mom while she gets acclimated to adult day care?
  Staying with your mom for a while the first time you drop her off at adult day care is a good idea and might help ease the transition.
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• Where can a person with dementia stay temporarily so the caregiver can take a vacation?
  Many adult day care centers will let elderly people, including those with dementia, stay overnight for a week while you go on vacation.
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• Does adult day care accommodate elders with mobility problems?
  Some adult day care centers accept patients with mobility problems, such as hip replacements.
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• Caring for a Parent with Alzheimer's at Home
  When you're caring for someone with Alzheimer's who is living with you, each day brings new challenges as you cope with changing levels of ability and new patterns of behavior.
  Dealing with Alzheimer's special needs »
• I have a full-time job but mom isn't safe at home alone during the day. Is adult day care a good idea?
  There are several tactics caregivers can use to get their elderly parents to accept adult day care for day time care. Also, ask the staff at adult day care for suggestions.
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• When is the right time to take a parent to adult day care?
  Adult day care provides social activities, meals and supervision for elderly parents and helps caregivers when they need a break.
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• Activities at Adult Day Care for People with Alzheimer's
  Some adult day care centers have a wide range of activities geared towards elders who have Alzheimer's or dementia.
  What activities are offered? »
• My elderly mother refuses to let outside help in her home. What can I do?
  When a caregiver works full-time but their elderly parent refuses to let a hired home health care worker into the home or doesn’t want help, try "easing them into the transition."
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• Mom's Coming to Live With Us: How Should I Prepare My Family?
  When an elderly parent is coming to live with you - for good - its a major transition for your family. How should you prepare yourself and your family?
  Getting ready for a live-in parent »
• Kinds of Adult Day Care That Are Available
  There are many different kinds of adult day that can help caregivers get a break, while knowing their elderly parent is being taken care of in a safe environment.
  3 main adult day care options »
• How to Pick an Adult Day Care Center
  This checklist will help guide caregivers in choosing the best adult day care center that will meet their needs, as well as those of their elderly parent.
  Checklist for finding adult day care »
• Adult Day Care for People With Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia
  Some adult day care centers specialize in caring for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, with dementia-tailored activities and staff who are specially trained in the disease.
  How adult day care can help »
• I don't want mom to move in with my family. Does that make me a bad person?
  Not wanting you mother to disrupt your family’s life by moving in isn’t selfish—but it may be something you need to explore with a therapist, clergy, or trusted friend.
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• How do I find the best nursing home for my parent?
  Not all nursing homes are bad. Many are excellent. You need help and this may be your only choice.
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• Living with Elderly Parents: Do You Regret the Decision?
  “What have I gotten myself into? I don't want mom to live with me anymore." What do caregivers do when they’re living with an elderly mom or dad and they feel like they've made the wrong decision?
  Is it too late to get out? »
• Adult Day Care—or Day Services—Can Fill a Gap for Caregivers
  Adult day services, commonly called adult day care, is a care option that many caregivers overlook because they don't know it exists. These services allow caregivers to drop off loved ones so they can go to work, run errands, or simply take a break.
  Is this option right for you? »
• Adapting Your Home When an Elderly Parent is Moving In
  Making the decision to move your elderly parent into your home is one that can cause a lot of disruption to your home life. You have many things to do, but one of the first things is to make a safe place for mom or dad.
  Tips for safely adapting your home »