Caring for you means much more than fixing your meals and helping with housework. Of course, those are some of the wonderful benefits of living in an assisted living community in Bladenboro such as West Bladen. But we take things a step further. You see, we believe in being a useful resource for you, particularly…
Did you know that 1 in 3 Americans between the ages of 65 and 74 have some type of hearing loss? This makes it difficult to communicate and accomplish everyday tasks. It may even feel isolating. In certain cases, hearing loss may be an early sign of dementia. We’ll look at some of the common…
Your mother fell. Again. You got the call when you were in the middle of a meeting. You immediately left and went to your car to drive to the hospital. Then, before you could even pull out of your parking space, the tears came–without warning and seemingly from nowhere. There have been so many things…
You’re sold on the concept: Assisted living will make your life easier for you or your loved one. It means that you won’t have to worry about falls, home maintenance or even preparing meals. But there’s one thing that makes you hesitant. What is the assisted living cost? Don’t worry, we’ve broken it down for you…
It’s the next chapter in your loved one’s life. Assisted living communities across the country are offering new adventures and freedom from routine chores and home maintenance. In fact, there are more than 800,000 Americans in assisted living. So, what do they know that you don’t? We realize you have choices when it comes to…
Many often think of parents and grandparents needing care, but what if the a sibling needs assisted care? As Baby Boomers start to age, there will be an increase in the number of those needing assistance. Perhaps your sibling falls into this age demographic (described as those who were born between 1946 and 1964). Or…
Did you know that there are more than 5 million Americans who are living with dementia? More than half of those cases –70 percent—are Alzheimer’s patients, according to the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. This means that there is a definite risk that you or someone you love will develop this devastating disease. But what can…
There’s a lot to like about West Bladen. We understand that when you or your loved one is looking for a new assisted living home, it takes much more than a nice building and great amenities to create a sense of thankfulness, belonging and compassion. If you’ll indulge us for a moment, we would like to…
We understand. The world of health insurance and Medicare can be confusing. If someone you love needs to transition into memory care living, you’re probably wondering if insurance or Medicare will pay for it. While every case is different—and you should check with your representatives to confirm coverage—we’re happy to provide this basic overview of…
Assisted living has a lot of great benefits for seniors. It provides a safe and stimulating environment where you or your loved one can have the freedom of independent living while at the same time having a helping hand nearby if you need one. Frequently, siblings may split assisted living costs for a parent. But…