According to new research, the average time between the onset of symptoms and an official diagnosis of dementia is 3.5 years. That can mean a lot of doctor appointments, both in pursuit of a diagnosis and as your loved one’s condition progresses. When someone with cognitive decline goes to the doctor, they may not accurately […]
Read More
When our loved one enters a senior living community, we hope it’s a one-time move. But the reality is that their care needs may change over time. Most Fieldstone senior living communities offer several levels of care. Understanding how transitions between care levels work can help your family prepare for these important changes. Independent living […]
Read More
Moving to senior living can feel overwhelming, but with the right preparation, it can be an exciting new chapter filled with community, convenience, and peace of mind. Whether you’re considering assisted living, independent living, or memory care, these practical tips will help make your transition as smooth as possible. Start early. Give yourself plenty of […]
Read More
Understanding how to pay for senior care can feel overwhelming. Fieldstone Communities offer different levels of care—independent living, assisted living, and memory care—and each comes with its own costs and coverage options. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect, and how families typically handle the financial side of senior living. Independent living Independent living communities […]
Read More
As we age, our needs and priorities can change, and that includes where we live. Many older adults find themselves in homes that are larger than they truly need. According to a recent survey by real estate company Redfin, baby boomers own twice as many three-bedroom or larger homes as do millennials with children. Large […]
Read More
Caring for someone with dementia can be challenging, both emotionally and physically. Dementia causes changes in thinking and memory that gradually make it difficult to manage everyday tasks, eventually leading to the need for regular care. That means many people are learning how to care for someone with dementia or other cognitive decline. The first […]
Read More
There are a lot of emotions that come up when you or a loved one begin to experience cognitive decline or memory problems. Sometimes, these emotions manifest as defeatism—a pessimistic attitude that nothing can be done. When it comes to dementia, these attitudes can stem from misunderstandings about the disease that can prevent someone from […]
Read More
Everyone hopes their parents will live long, healthy, independent lives. But the reality is that some people will need care in their later years. Whether it’s retiring in an assisted living community, moving to memory care, arranging for family caregiving, or hiring professional in-home care, one thing remains certain—the ideal time to have this conversation […]
Read More
The holidays are often when we gather with loved ones, whether in our homes here in Puyallup or with a far-away relative. Sometimes, these annual visits are when we notice that some of our family members are not faring as well as we may have hoped. As our loved ones age, our concern for their […]
Read More
It’s holiday time, and you know what that means. Time to find the perfect gift for the perfect grandma. Like many older adults, she’s recently downsized and moved into a joyful senior living community. She doesn’t need or want more “stuff.” What do you give the lady who already has everything she needs in […]
Read More