What will you do if the hospital physician says your loved one can’t return home alone? Oftentimes a Senior may be doing well at home taking care of their own needs. Then suddenly there is a fall that results in a broken bone or an illness that takes them to…
Taking a number of Assisted Living and Memory Care family tours in Kansas City facilities will give a balanced understanding of the differences and similarities between communities. Time should be allowed to give each community the opportunity to explain their philosophy and show their property. Some shoppers feel they have…
When shopping for the best Assisted Living or Memory Care in the Kansas City area it is important to watch for red flags or areas of concern. With appropriate questions and inquiry, the issues of concern may be resolved or could be a negative indicator. The following areas need a…
Around the clock care for Seniors is expensive for sure. It is really not something that any of us want to pay for. Hopefully, you’ve saved for your retirement years but those funds can be eaten up quickly with the cost of assisted living when long term care is needed…
We see families working together as a team and we also see families in serious conflict over what is best for their parents. With that in mind, here are some helpful tips for assisted living decisions. It never fails. A family unit is united in a decision until one member…
Although you may be convinced that moving to an assisted living facility or a memory care facility is the best place for your mom or dad, getting them to agree to move may be difficult, they may have objections to assisted living. The last thing anyone wants is to have…
Nursing homes have a negative reputation. When it comes to care for your loved one, understanding the history of nursing homes, and alternatives to the historical model of nursing homes, can make a huge difference in their experience. Residents of nursing homes with a historical model have at times felt…
What does Assisted Living and Memory Care in Kansas City have to offer residents? Having a safe and secure environment with meals, housekeeping and medication administration is just the beginning of requirements for a vibrant lifestyle for Seniors. When all of the daily needs are cared for, it is time…
It is important to distinguish between these two specialized care communities and what is the right place for mom or dad. How are Memory Care Facilities different from Assisted Living Facilities? All Seniors that are in need of care with their activities of daily living or ADLs could benefit from…
Assisted Living is a specific type of care for Seniors that cannot live independently in their own home. What is Assisted Living? Who is shopping for an Assisted Living Facility? Approximately 85% of the calls we get at The Piper Assisted Living in Kansas City are from the children of…