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…

It’s no secret that as our loved ones age, their mental sharpness begins to decline. But sometimes, this little slip can get a bit scary for both those who are still trying to remain somewhat active and young at heart and their families. You may start to worry about what you can do to help…

Social distancing is a necessary protocol to keeping safe in today’s world, particularly if you have a beloved family member living in a memory care facility.  Not only do you have to actively prioritize their safety, but you will also need to think about the safety of all residents in their community. Unfortunately, for many…

Trying to care for your aging parents from a distance is difficult on so many levels – emotionally, financially, and even physically. Long-distance elderly care has an immense impact on all of us, but even more so when your parents are struggling with dementia, memory loss, or Alzheimer’s. When you don’t live near your parents…

I think back fondly on all the things my mom taught me—how to sew, bake, recognize the qualities in a good, stable life partner, how to respectfully treat the elderly and so much more. Some lessons were evident, and some were more subtle, like the way I fold my shirts. It’s just the same way…