Culpepper Place provides monthly resources on the topic of assisted living and maintaining a happy and healthy lifestyle while aging. Seniors, families, and caregivers can all benefit from reading the topics on the Culpepper Place blog.
If you’re transitioning into assisted living or know someone who is, there are plenty of posts that we’ve included that will help you and your loved one adjust with a sense of optimism. We cover topics such as how to discuss moving to an assisted living facility with your parent, the cost of in-home care v. assisted living, and how assisted living enhances quality of life.
For caregivers, we have posts that cover caregiver guilt, dementia, and more.
Of course, you’ll need to browse through our blog posts to find out more! We hope you enjoy reading the resources that we’ve created for you.
Life changes can be some of the biggest stressors one may experience. Learning an unfamiliar routine and settling into something new can be scary at first, no matter your age. This is especially true when a senior is preparing for the move into assisted living.
Memory loss can strike at any moment. You might be about to leave to visit your grandchildren when, out of nowhere, you can’t seem to remember where you put your car keys. Should you be worried that your forgetfulness is developing into something more serious?
If you have trouble walking, or if you use a wheelchair, you may be concerned about maintaining your overall health and whether exercise is still an option for you. There are many challenges that may affect your mobility as you age: Injury Disability Weight problems
As you age, you can feel your body starting to fight with you. There are aches and pains that appear overnight and activities that seem more difficult than usual. Exercising may feel hard or outright impossible, but this isn’t the truth. A study by the
The holiday season is a special time of year for sharing old traditions and making brand new memories with the people we care about most. If you have loved ones in assisted living, you may be wondering how to include them in your holiday plans.
Without the care of our parents, we would never grow into the adults we are today. What happens when those roles reverse though? As parents age, it may become your duty to take care of them instead. Taking care of aging parents is slowly becoming