Depression often goes undiagnosed. While many diseases are an inevitable part of growing older, depression shouldn’t be since it is a fully treatable condition with high recovery rates.
Having to place your mother or father in an assisted-living facility can be an extremely tough decision to have to make. You love your parents and you want to make certain that they are being well taken care of. Care providers are of many varieties; luckily, there are a few simple ways to identify that […]
When one thinks of the term ‘nursing home’, a negative impression can come to mind. With the advancement of health and safety regulations, this should no longer be a concern. Many changes and requirements have improved the quality of life in assisted living facilities. Communities are making strides to improve the atmosphere and quality of life for […]
Preferred Living Solutions is a service for seniors and the disabled when they need patient advocacy; in finding a Raleigh assisted living program that provides personal care in their homes as well as finding someone to prepare meals, do housekeeping, do lawn care, and home repairs; helping them apply for insurance and social programs; helping […]
As care managers, we research and build relationships with home care companies. If you or a loved one is recovering from surgery or need long term care for a chronic illness, home care services are a good resource. Services range from skilled care provided by nurses to household support such as cleaning, cooking and running errands. Knowing […]
Summer activities are fun for children and older adults too. Whether seniors are living independently or living with assistance, having fun should be on the agenda. Independent seniors may enjoy church activities, eating meals with others, or maintaining any interest they have pursued their entire lives. Others around them need to encourage them to stay […]
Drop Dead Book Helps Organize Important Documents in One Easy-to-Access Location (Press release copy from June 12, 2012) – A new book created by the owner of a Wake Forest care management company helps people organize their most important documents and personal information in a single location that can be quickly and easily accessed. The Drop […]
Mrs. Y was overwhelmed with paperwork. She attended doctor’s appointments alone and often could not recall everything that she and her doctor discussed. She wished she had a knowledgeable person to to partner with her. Preferred Living Solutions joined Mrs. Y’s team and now paperwork, mail, bills, etc. have been organized into a system that works for “Y”. […]
Mother’s Day is a day to honor and to remember. No matter how old you are take the time to remember your mom. If your mom has passed away, take a moment to remember what you learned from her during whatever time you had together. And we all learned something from our mothers, good or […]
When I think of spring, I think of spring cleaning. I clean out the closets. I clean out the pantry. I clean out filing cabinets…after taxes. Do I have a place to put everything? Clothes are donated or passed down. Old food is thrown out. Papers from filing cabinets? Until The Living Prepared Workbook: My […]