When it comes time for your loved one to transition into senior care, finding helpful caregiver resources shouldn’t be hard, but it often is. The Arbors and The Ivy is on a mission to make finding information about caring for aging parents easy.
Educational Guides for Family Members
Over the last 25 years, our family has developed over a dozen educational guides to help your family care well for their senior loved one. Download any of these guides and get the valuable information you need for peace of mind and for determining your next step. All of our guides are easy to understand, answer a specific question, and are free to download.
What Is Assisted Living Really Like?
This is one of the most common and most important questions seniors are wondering about as they transition into retirement. They worry about giving up the autonomy they’re used to, and what a typical day might look like. They’re worried they won’t have access to any of their favorite foods or hobbies. This guide addresses all these things and more.
Checklist: Questions to Ask When Touring an Assisted Living Community
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the information you receive about assisted living. We’ve compiled a simple, easy-to-understand guide to help you weigh the benefits of each community and what to look for when figuring out which is right for you.
The Standoff
It’s not easy leaving the home that you may have known your entire adult life. And, not everyone loves the idea of meeting new people. In this guide, we talk about the nerves your loved one might feel and help you learn the best way to approach the topic, as well as their doubt. Assisted living isn’t an easy thing to bring up—we’re with you every step of the way.
Brothers and Sisters
Figuring out what’s next for your parents can be a tough decision, and your family isn’t the only family who can’t seem to have the discussion without arguing. You and your siblings all love your parents, but may have different ideas about the type of care they need. In this guide, you’ll learn strategies for handling the conversation, coming to a decision, and where to turn for additional resources.
What to Look for in a Memory Care Community
If you’re not sure whether your mom or dad need assisted living or memory care, this is the guide for you. We break down the differences in these types of communities and explain how our memory program works.
When Is the Right Time for Memory Care?
Having a loved one diagnosed with a memory condition like Alzheimer’s or dementia can be scary. The Arbors and The Ivy lessen your worry by explaining what to expect, describing the seven stages of dementia, and helping you determine when it’s time to consider a memory care program.
11 Most Common Caregiving Challenges
As you begin your journey as a family caregiver, it’s important to be prepared. This guide will help you navigate common family conflicts, the challenges you’re likely to encounter, and how to prepare for them.
How Moving My Loved One to The Arbors and The Ivy Eliminated My Caregiving Challenges
Hear from families themselves in this guide that chronicles the journey of two families whose emotional, financial, and physical burdens were lifted by assisted living at The Arbors and The Ivy. Follow along and be inspired by what can happen when your loved one becomes a resident here.
Solutions to Common Caregiving Challenges
There are a variety of different challenges that can arise while caring for aging parents. Senior parents may be hesitant or flat out refuse help, your schedule can suddenly seem impossible to manage, and siblings can have vastly different opinions on how to move forward. This guide responds to all of these challenges with solutions.
Guide to Making the Move to Assisted Living
Moving out of a multi-bedroom home and into an apartment is a tricky transition for anyone, let alone a senior with decades of memories associated with their home and their things. We’ll help you with the process of assisting your loved one in their downsizing journey.
Getting Your Affairs in Order
No one likes to think about what would happen if disaster struck, but events like hurricanes, floods, fires, or even sudden injuries can become a reality at any time. That’s why it’s essential for seniors to be prepared. This guide will help you and your loved one get needed documents together in preparation for difficult times.
7 Warning Signs It’s Time to Make the Move to Assisted Living
It can be hard to admit when it’s time for your loved one to move into assisted living, but there are common indicators that it’s likely the best decision. In this guide, we go over what those indicators are, so that you can feel more confident in helping your loved one make the transition.
Why We Chose the Arbors Assisted Living and Memory Care: A Collection of Stories from Residents Living at The Arbors and The Ivy
There’s nothing more powerful than hearing from our residents themselves. In this guide, you’ll hear stories from residents about the qualities they were looking for in a community, what they found at The Arbors and The Ivy, and why they know they made the right decision.
Assisted Living Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Knowing whether to choose assisted living over independent living or memory care is key to finding the right placement for your senior loved one. This guide will help you ask the right questions and reveal what you need to know before making the decision.
Is It Depression? A Guide to Identifying and Addressing Depression in Aging Adults
Depression isn’t uncommon among aging seniors. When much of what you used to do easily is now a challenge, it can feel disheartening. But hope is not lost. Discover how you can identify symptoms of depression and help an aging parent discover joy again.
Helping Your Parent Manage Depression
Recognizing the difference between depression and normal feelings of sadness is key to getting your senior adult parent the help they need. In this guide, we’ll talk about the symptoms and how some medications and illness may play a significant role in how they feel.
Becoming a Family Caregiver: What You Need to Know Before Deciding to Take Care of a Loved One
If you’re becoming a caregiver, it’s likely you have a myriad of questions. This guide anticipates the worries you may feel and provides you with needed support before beginning the journey of caring for your loved ones.
The Challenges of Aging: How to Handle Your Aging Parent’s Difficult Behaviors
It’s common for aging adults to exhibit behaviors that may make it difficult to care for them. This is especially true for loved ones dealing with the early stages of dementia or Alzheimer’s. This guide will help you understand these diagnoses and teach you how to handle the most frustrating behaviors.
Having “The Talk” With Your Parent: It’s Time for Assisted Living
Figuring out how you’re going to approach this important conversation with your parents can be even more stressful than actually having it. In this guide we help you stop avoiding the talk, and speak sensitively with your parents and siblings.
Assisted Living Costs and Affordability
One of the biggest questions around assisted living is cost. There are several factors to consider, including the services and amenities you desire, as well as the state you live in. This guide will answer the questions you have about costs and recommend resources to help you pay for it.
How to Choose the Right Assisted Living Community: What You Need to Know Before You Begin Your Search
You’ve made the decision. You know it’s time for assisted living. However, now you have to determine which community is best for you or your loved one. Let us help you figure out what to consider and what’s most important to you.
Contact us today to get started. We look forward to starting this new chapter with you or your loved one as part of our extended family.
All information contained on this site is provided for general information purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for advice and information from a financial or tax advisor, attorney, accountant or other professional regarding the options that are best for you. The Arbors is not affiliated with and does not endorse any of the programs or organizations mentioned above. No assurances are made by The Arbors and The Ivy that any information contained on this site or provided by any of the programs or organizations mentioned above is accurate, complete, correct, or fit for any particular purpose or person. All information is subject to change without notice.
