The decision to move into Assisted living is a big one. Here are a few tips to help you with the discussion. There will certainly be mixed emotions for both you and your loved ones. Being positive during the discussion…
When it becomes necessary to enter your loved one into an Assisted Living Facility it is almost impossible to anticipate all the financial impacts of such a long term living arrangement. In this mellieu of decisions to be made it…
Ways to make your visits meaningful here at Olivenhain Guest Home! As our residents decline, they lose their ability to communicate. Sadly, this is a time when families stop visiting as often because they don’t know what to say or…
Don’t Reason Argue Confront Don’t remind them that they forget Don’t question recent memory Don’t take it personally Do Give short, one sentence explanations. Allow plenty of time for comprehension, then triple it. Repeat instructions or sentences exactly the same…