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Long-Term Care

The 3 Stages of Caregiver Burnout & Tips to Manage Stress

Caring for a loved one can be meaningful and rewarding, but also physically and...

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Son pushing smiling senior father in a wheelchair.
Long-Term Care

5 Tips for Caring for Aging Parents

Nearly 17% of Americans provide care to aging loved ones, and 54% of Americans...

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Memory Support

4 Unexpected Benefits of Senior Living Communities

If you’re considering senior living, it might be because you’re tired of the...

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A senior couple looking over financial paperwork together.
Memory Support

What Is the Average Cost of Memory Care in Iowa?

If your loved one is experiencing symptoms of Alzheimer's or another form of...

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A senior couple and their son looking at levels of living options on a laptop.
Memory Support

Assisted Living vs. Memory Care: Everything You Need to Know

If you’re interested in finding the right combination of independent living and...

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A senior woman and her daughter looking at a framed photo and smiling.
Memory Support

What to Expect from a Memory Care Household

Over the years, memory care communities have unfortunately received a bad rap....

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Memory Support

Why a Dementia Care Plan Is a Critical Next Step

As your loved one’s dementia progresses and their symptoms and behaviors...

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A senior couple planning when to move from assisted living to memory care.
Memory Support

4 Ways to Know Whether to Move From Assisted Living to Memory Care

For many individuals and families, making the decision to move to assisted...

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Memory Support

Brio of Johnston Receives Rare Honor: Community is Iowa's Only Dementia Program of Distinction

Brio of Johnston, a WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living in Johnston, Iowa,...

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