When searching for the best memory care facility in San Antonio for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, families have a lot to think about. And in the wake of the pandemic, there’s even more to consider. The transition to assisted living is often difficult for seniors, and for those…

Regardless of age, adequate nutrition forms the foundations of good health from both a physical and mental perspective. When we reach our senior years, eating the right foods becomes increasingly important to maintaining good health. As a family caregiver, it’s common to worry about whether your loved one is getting all the right macro and…

Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia is undoubtedly a challenging time for the whole family. This means that searching for a great memory care facility in San Antonio, either for now or the future can be fraught with emotion, too. But supporting your parent in their move to a memory…

Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease can be scary, overwhelming, and difficult to process. Whether it’s yourself or a family member who has been diagnosed, you may feel as though you don’t know where to turn or what to do next. You are not alone. These feelings are not uncommon, and it’s completely normal to…

Finding a home for a loved one living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease is an important decision. It’s important to consider a community that can meet the specific care needs your loved one has. In addition to staffing, quality care and services, cost is also an important factor for families to consider. If you’re unfamiliar…

Having a family member, particularly a parent or grandparent, that is living with dementia or experiencing memory loss can be heartbreaking and at times, overwhelming. You may feel like you aren’t sure what to do or what is best for your loved one. There is often a feeling of helplessness or even duty to take…

Dealing with the decline of a loved one’s health with a condition like dementia or Alzheimer’s disease can be incredibly tough, and it’s important to ensure that they are receiving the best possible care throughout. During the moderate to advanced stages of memory loss, hands on and compassionate care become more important than ever before.…

The past year was a true test for so many across the country and in particular seniors and their families who faced the difficult challenge of not being able to physically see one another. As we move forward in this new year, we’d like to encourage family members and friends to remember their importance in…

We understand that your loved one deserves the best, and that is exactly what we strive to provide each day at Pipestone Place Assisted Living. We know that you can’t just choose any assisted living or dementia care facility and expect to get the best treatment for your loved one. As a caregiver, your loved…

“In youth we learn. In age, we understand.” ~Marie Von Ebner Eschenbach It can be a very scary time in our lives, when we go to our parent’s home and realize that something just isn’t right. It could be that they haven’t cleaned properly in some time, that they aren’t keeping up with their personal…