Parkwood’s Senior Living Blog

Assisted Living

When You Feel Guilty About Moving Mom to Senior Living

You’ve found mom a great senior living community. But, then the feelings of guilt start to come up. As with any big life decision, it’s normal to have times of doubt. When you’re experiencing caregiver guilt, use these thoughts to see your feel...

Assisted Living

Moving a Parent to Senior Living: 5 Common Fears

You’ve decided to move your parent to independent or assisted living. However, you have some concerns and fears. It’s perfectly normal for you and your parent to feel a range of emotions during this transition. Use these tips to focus on how you ...

Caregiver

Talking About Driving With Your Senior Parent

As your parent ages, you may have concerns about driving. How do you know when it’s time to for mom or dad to give up the keys? And, what is the best way to start the conversation? The thought of letting go of driving may be hard for your loved...

Dementia

Dangers of Living at Home With Dementia

It’s common to want to keep your aging parent at home for as long as possible. But, if he or she has dementia, be sure you consider the risks. ...