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Dementia Diagnosis Orlando Florida
Clara sat on the porch rocking in her favorite rocker. She sat there every morning waiting for the School Bus to pass so she could wave and smile. One day her caregiver stepped onto the porch and asked Clara to come in and have breakfast. She refused, saying the...
How to Prevent Caregiver Burnout
3/23 Facebook Live event discussion on Help! I'M A CAREGIVER AND I HATE IT! Marcia Miller shares tips and resources on how to prevent caregiver burnout.
What is the Difference Between Dementia & Alzheimer’s?
Facebook Live event discussion on the difference between dementia & Alzheimer's. Marcia Miller shares valuable insight on the importance of not going it alone. GET HELP! www.adrccares.org is a great resource.
Final Expenses – Are You Prepared?
Facebook Live event discussion on FINAL EXPENSES. ARE YOU PREPARED. Carolyne Pagel of The Retreat of Winter Garden share valuable insight on the importance of having this discussion sooner versus later with your loved one.
How to Handle Racism in Senior Care Homes
Facebook Live discussion on how we handle racism in senior care at our assisted living and adult family care homes in a private setting.
Skilled Nursing vs Home Health Services
Facebook Live discussion on Skilled Nursing and Home Health. Carolyn Pagel, Owner and Administrator of The Retreat of Winter Garden, shares valuable insight on navigating both environments in caring for your loved one.
What is the Residential Home Care Network?
This video is about the Residential Home Care Network.
What is the typical cost for long term care?
This video is a discussion of the typical cost of long term care in a private home providing personal care.
Important questions to ask…
Should our seniors have a bath more than 2-3 times a week? Senior incontinence is a real issue. Having something as fundamental as a bath everyday is not a given in many facilities. Many seniors no longer find this an enjoyable experience. It can be painful, scary or...
Tina’s Testimonial
See Tina's testimonial regarding why she choose a smaller Assisted Living community instead of a large Nursing Home for her sister.
My sister is falling a lot
Hi, my sister is 75 and lives in a large assisted living and she seems to fall a lot and is now in rehab again. What makes these homes on this site any better? Who is to say she wouldn’t fall there too. Beth Hi Beth, I am sorry about your sister’s situation. Not sure...
Should my Dad be in a nursing home or assisted living facility?
My Dad is 80 and lives by himself and I noticed he is forgetting where he put stuff. He is getting real cranky and wants to sleep all the time. Hates taking a bath. I’m afraid to leave him alone. Should he be in a nursing home or an assisted living facility? Carol Hi...
Does my mother need adult family care or memory care?
My mother suffers from dementia and can no longer care for herself, although she is in a fairly early stage. Many of the homes that provide Memory Care are expensive and don't have that "homey" feel to them. Do some of the Adult Family Care homes that I see also...