August 2019

Caring for seniors that are suffering from dementia can be difficult. Assisted living residents can become upset easily, oftentimes taking out their anger on those who care for them. It’s important to realize that they aren’t acting out to be difficult, but because they’re dealing with internal struggles or basic needs that aren’t being met, and they aren’t as easily able to communicate these issues to those around them. These are sensitive situations for family and caregivers and understanding the senior, their needs, and patterns of behavior can help shed light on how to respond in a more helpful way that will benefit all involved.

The assisted living industry is a competitive one that requires RAL owners to seek excellence. One way that you can help your RAL business and distinguish yourself from the rest is to create a home tour experience for prospective residents that shows off the best of what you have to offer. Put yourself in the shoes of a potential resident…What are they looking for? What needs do they have?

Everyone can appreciate the feeling you get when you hear your favorite song. Music has the power to take us back in time, and to evoke memories and feelings from the past. Hearing a song you love can offer comfort and cheer during times of sadness, and can even turn a bad mood around almost instantly. Music therapy has been proven to help seniors restore and maintain their health, as well as help them recall memories and fight depression.