It’s difficult to know the right time to move your loved one into a senior living community. Many older adults would rather age in place, and understandably so. However, some seniors make the move purely to enhance their social life, health and exercise, and to drastically simplify their lives. And sometimes the level of care they require is just too much for you or your family to provide at home.
When you start exploring senior living options, it’s important to know what type of community will be the best fit for your loved one. At this point, your primary question is probably “independent living or assisted living?
These two options might seem similar at first glance, but there are some important distinctions that can help you choose what your loved one most needs. Independent living is open to almost everyone but care services may not be available. When care is needed, assisted living or in-home services need to be coordinated. Many senior living communities have both independent and assisted living options and understanding how that future need might play out becomes an important distinction when finding the right setting.
Let’s review some common considerations to help you decide if your loved one may need assisted living in the near future or will benefit from a community offering both types of living options.
Dr. Doug Wornell, a geriatric psychiatrist specializing in dementia care, has published two books and treated over 20,000 patients during his career. Join us as he shares from over 35 years of experience meeting the needs of those living with memory loss, including over 15 years with Weatherly Inn.
Date: Thursday, March 14
Time: 6-7pm
Location: 6016 N Highlands Pkwy, Tacoma
Life takes you places. You may have moved to another town or another state for your job, to start your own family or for a fresh start. However, when your parents start to need help as they age, it can feel difficult to find ways to assist them while still maintaining your life in another city.
The good news is that, with the help of technology, there are plenty of ways that you can support your aging parent from a distance. In this post, we’ll walk you through five long-distance ways that you can continue connecting with and helping your parent so they maintain their health and happiness.
Dr. Doug Wornell, a geriatric psychiatrist specializing in dementia care, has published two books and treated over 20,000 patients during his career. Join us as he shares from over 35 years of experience meeting the needs of those living with memory loss, including over 15 years with Weatherly Inn.
Date: Thursday, April 18
Time: 6-7pm
Location: 15101 SE 272nd St, Kent
A heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you who graced us with your presence. Your enthusiasm and energy made the Holiday Magic Event an unforgettable day, brimming with joy and festive spirits!
A huge thank you to everyone who graced us with your presence at the Renton Merry Market! Your presence and enthusiasm made it an extraordinary day filled with warmth and holiday cheer!
We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us. Your presence and enthusiasm made it a truly unforgettable day filled with joy and festive cheer!
Most people associate Alzheimer’s Disease only with its hallmark symptom, memory loss. From mild cognitive impairment to dementia, Alzheimer’s can affect people differently at different stages of the disease. However, these aren’t the only complications that can come with a diagnosis.
Alzheimer’s and other memory complications can also lead to a loss of balance among those affected, posing a significant safety threat if they don’t live in a safe environment with adequate assistance. In this article, we’ll discuss the basics of Alzheimer’s Disease and how it impacts balance. We’ll also look at the dangers of falling and how you can help improve your loved one’s balance.
Weatherly Inn's famous White Christmas Market is BACK! It’s our biggest event of the year. 35+ vendors, live music, kids arts and crafts + letters to Santa, reindeer, and of course, FREE Santa Photos! Join us Wednesday, December 6th from 3-7 pm. Event is free and open to the public!
Date: Wednesday, December 6th
Time: 3pm-7pm
Location: 6016 N Highlands Pwky, Tacoma
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