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An adult holds hands with their senior parent while having a heart-to-heart talk about assisted living.

6 Tips for When Your Elderly Parent Refuses Assisted Living

Key Takeaways Start conversations early, before a crisis forces urgent decisions. Listen to your parent's specific concerns and address them directly. Involve your parent in the decision-making process to maintain their sense of control. Focus on benefits that matter to them rather than safety concerns alone. Consider gradual transitions like day programs or short-term stays.…
An adult laughs and smiles with their senior parent while outside at their assisted living community during a visit.

Who Is Assisted Living For?

Key Takeaways Assisted living serves seniors who need help with daily activities but want to maintain their independence. Assisted living communities support residents with mobility challenges, medication management, personal care, and emergency response.  These communities provide comprehensive care for those requiring staff assistance and nighttime attendance, while celebrating each person's journey and nurturing their personal…
A cheerful older adult seated in a wheelchair shares a heartfelt moment with their companion.

When Is It Time to Put Your Spouse in Memory Care?

The time to consider memory care for your spouse is when their safety, health, and quality of life can no longer be adequately supported at home. This decision is never easy, but recognizing the signs of cognitive decline and understanding what memory care offers can help you make the best choice for your loved one.…
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When to Move from Assisted Living to Memory Care

Making care decisions for a loved one can be challenging. Choosing the right level of care may require you to decide when to move a loved one from assisted living to memory care. If your loved one is currently in assisted living but showing signs of cognitive impairment, or if you have increasing safety concerns,…
A caregiver massages her temples in exhaustion as two older adults argue and gesture at each other in the background.

7 Tips To Deal With Caregiver Burnout

Being a caregiver is a deeply rewarding experience, but it can also be one of the most emotionally and physically demanding roles a person can take on. Whether you're caring for a loved one at home or supporting them in an older living community like Parsons House Preston Hollow, the pressure of this responsibility can…
a senior couple enjoying the outdoors at their senior residence.

What Is a Senior Residence?

As you consider your loved one’s next steps, you’re probably considering all your options. Aging in place doesn’t always refer to staying at home—it can mean living in a senior living community where lifestyle options are tailored to your unique needs and can change over time.  A senior residence is a community designed to cater…
A senior woman and her daughter sitting on a couch smiling and talking to each other while holding a cup of coffee.

When Is It Time for Assisted Living?

Independent living can be great for seniors who need little to no help in their daily lives, but there sometimes comes a point where they need to consider other living situations. But when is the right time to make the switch to assisted living? Trouble making positive social connections, requiring assistance with activities of daily…
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