Beacon Senior Advisors knows and understands how challenging it is to research residential facilities for senior adults – especially in the midst of a global pandemic. Since the arrival of the novel coronavirus, most businesses, organizations, and facilities have had to shut down public access. This is especially true of nursing homes, assisted living facilities,… Read More…
Preparing Your Aging Loved One for the Upcoming Winter
While it is true that many enjoy the winter months due to the cooler temperatures, the glistening snow, the bright, beautiful nights as the moon hangs gloriously over the hills, and the enjoyment of the holidays, it can be exceptionally difficult for aging populations. Many challenges and risks occur during the winter months that could… Read More…
Making the Decision to Relocate Your Loved One to a Care Facility During the Pandemic
It does not matter if it is an assisted living facility, a memory care facility, an area designed for independent living, or a residential facility, it can be quite concerning to have your loved one be in these types of living institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a known fact that quite a few… Read More…
3 Signs That Indicate Your Loved One May Benefit From Memory Care
If your loved one is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, you may find that it becomes increasingly difficult to care for them as they progress through their illness. Memory care is a distinct type of senior care service that provides specialized, intensive care for individuals who suffer from memory issues. Both… Read More…
3 Early Signs of Dementia
The term “dementia” is used as a general means of describing a vast assortment of symptoms that may interfere with the daily life of the sufferer. Examples include the loss of memory, the deterioration of language skills, issues in solving problems, and complications with the thought process. The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer’s… Read More…
Finding Funds for Your Loved One’s Assisted Living Expenses in New Jersey
If your loved one is no longer capable of living in an independent manner due to safety and care issues, it is time to start looking into alternative options. If you are reading this, it is likely that you have researched these options and have established that an assisted living facility will likely provide the… Read More…
Should I Try to Get Guardianship Over a Loved One with Dementia in the State of New Jersey?
If your loved one is suffering from dementia, it may be necessary to obtain Legal Guardianship over them so that you may take the appropriate measures to ensure that they receive the care they need. Legal Guardianship involves having your loved one declared mentally incapacitated because they are unable to manage their own affairs. The… Read More…
Convalescent Plasma Therapy Approved by FDA as Therapeutic for Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19 – Including the Elderly
On August 23rd 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the emergency utilization of COVID-19 convalescent plasma for the treatment of individuals hospitalized as a result of the current coronavirus challenge the nation is experiencing. In February of 2020, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services… Read More…
Discussing Assisted Living Options with Your Loved One
If your loved one needs assistance with daily tasks, Assisted Living may be the most appropriate senior housing option. Approaching your loved one with the option of assisted living may prove to be challenging. In this guide, we will offer a few suggestions that may help with the endeavor. Research Your Options Before initiating the… Read More…
Essential Considerations to be Made When Choosing a Residential Memory Care Facility for Your Loved One
While residential memory care facilities are similar in that they offer specialized care for individuals that suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, each community is unique. The differences lie in the way that the day-to-day operations are handled, the technology that is utilized within the facility, the care services provided, and the… Read More…