Caregivers
Living with a Spouse in a Long-Term Care Community
As we age, certain conversations start to take place. Sometimes we initiate them, sometimes they’re initiated by our loved ones, and sometimes we simply can’t escape them as the folks around us get caught up in them. One of the most prominent is the growing realization that long-term care is an increasingly common part of…
Read MoreMoving Tips: Helping Your Loved One Pack for a Nursing Home
When a loved one is preparing to enter a long term care facility like The Woodleigh of Baton Rouge, it’s natural for them and their loved ones to consider this a move from their home. But at facilities like ours, we work hard to create a community for residents, so that everyone here truly feels…
Read MoreQuestions to Ask When Choosing a Nursing Home
As the loved ones in our care age, there are many new topics and challenges for us to learn about. Once the decision has been made to place a loved one in a nursing home, the next question is inevitably: How do I choose the right nursing home? This is more than just a temporary…
Read MoreRegaining Independence: A Day in a Senior Rehabilitation Center
When caring for older loved ones, there’s a lot of coming and going. Between doctor appointments, trips to the store, visits with friends, and even school or work reunions, our elder family members typically have more active lives than we do! When you bring your loved one to each of these places, you have a…
Read MoreDeciding When It’s Time to Place a Loved One in a Nursing Home
If you’re reading this post, you’ve got a lot on your mind, and you likely have for quite a while. We know even thinking about placing a loved one in a nursing home can trigger feelings of guilt and frustration. If we may offer some advice, cut yourself a break if you can. You don’t…
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