Alzheimer’s Disease and One Family’s Story

My John and our years in Alzheimer’s disease. Some have thought John was my dad. The daughters have been asked if he is their grampa. Once John said to me, “Get out of my way old lady.” I told him he shouldn’t go there…He does look older after six years of the disease, white hair, thin, head down, but then he sees someone, his eyes open wide, a slight smile, then it’s gone. I always…

Financial planning for People with Dementia

Cost of Assisted Living Care for Seniors

The cost of assisted living care for seniors is on the rise. Each year there are more seniors living in the United States, and they accumulate medical costs that were unheard of decades ago. Assisted living provides services for seniors that are not as restricting as a nursing home, but provides much more medical assistance than home care. Many seniors have to choose between staying in a nursing facility, assisted living facility, personal care home,…

Calvin the Hat Man - Events at Applewood Our House

Calving The Hat Man – Entertainment and Activities at Applewood Our House

Calvin Weatherall Calvin The Hat Man is a popular entertainer and a passionate teacher of music. He has been doing both since the ’70s in his native Canada, the United States, and in Europe. With an extensive repertoire and versatility for many musical genres. When teaching guitar, bass, harmonica, ukulele, mandolin, voice, or music theory, his patience and enthusiasm for students of all ages knows no bounds. Calvin The Hat Man is one of the…

Moving to an assisted living facility

Tips for Persuading a Parent to Move to an Assisted Living Facility

Getting a parent to move to an assisted living facility is generally not an easy task. Naturally, people want to stay in their homes as long as they can, so your mother or father is not likely going to be happy with the idea of going to what they like perceive as an “old folk’s home.” However, there are a few tips to keep in mind that may make the idea of living in a…

In-Home Services

In-Home Services – How to Keep Your Parents at Home

In-Home Services are common, because it’s only natural for seniors to want to stay in their homes. This is the place where they feel most comfortable. Seniors probably raised their children there and have lived their most of their lives. So as they get older, many become upset at the suggestion that they have to move into an assisted living facility. Some seniors do not set aside a proper savings plan for when they get…