Emeritus at Rockford

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Emeritus 'We Care'

If assisted living is in your future, whether it's for you or a family member, it's important to do your homework before choosing the right community. Faye Ball from Emeritus at Rockford is here with more. (Full Story)

Emeritus Rehab Services

A local senior living community that provides care for our aging residents also offers top notch physical therapy service for their residents and the community. Dan Peterson from Genesis Rehab Services at Emeritus at Rockford is here with more. (Full Story)

Emeritus: Memory Care

For seniors living with memory loss issues, a local community offers some help with a special Memory Care program. Ron Reeder from Emeritus at Rockford is here (Full Story)

Emeritus: a New Name

A local senior living community has a new name but is still providing the same great service. Michelle Slack from Emeritus at Rockford is here with all the details. (Full Story)

Emeritus Senior Living

Making the decision to place a family member in senior living can be difficult. Michelle Slack of Emeritus at Rockford is here to give us some advice on how to make that transition easier. (Full Story)

Emeritus Rehabilitation

As people age, simple daily tasks can be challenging. Sometimes physical therapy is needed in order to stay independent. (Full Story)

Emeritus at Rockford FAQ

Q: Am I a Caregiver?

A: A caregiver is a person who acts out of service to another; the family leader who maintains hopes and dreams and inspires others to be their best. The Caregier Club mission statement is, "I am here to help my loved ones live and die on their own terms."

Q: How do I begin the conversation about living wills and other medical choices?

A: If you resist talking with your parents about their end of life plans you are not alone. We live in a culture that reveres youth and treats death as a shameful defeat. No matter how well you think you know someone, you do not necessarily know what medical choices they would make. The only way you'll know for certain is to have the conversation. Rehearse what you will say. Try something like: "Mom and Dad, I'm so happy you're in good health. I would liek to believe you will live forever, but so far no one has done that. One day you might not be able to make medical choices for yourself. What would you want if you were in Terri Schiavo's condition?"

Q: How do I get my parent to tell the doctor?

A: The way your parents interact with their doctors is deeply ingrained behavior. They see speaking up as disrespectful. Here are some strategies that may work better: *Ask, "is it possible?" Can you ever imagine your parents speaking up with the doctors? *Ask "What can I do differently?" If your parents won't get vital information into the hands of the doctor, you can ask if you can. try saying, "Mom, I know you hope the doctor will ask you about your bowel habits and then you can tell him about your constipation. This is too important to leave to chance. May I call the doctor and tell him or come with you to your next appointment. *Ask "Why is it important for the doctor to know?" You most likely want the doctor to know about your parents' symptoms in hopes of change fro the better. Many of the aches and pains your parents tell you about are a result of normal wear-and-tear on the body. The goal is to improve the quality of their lives. The are many people who can help, including pharmacists, nurses, physical therapists, and families who have walked in your shoes. It could be a new gizmo could restore some function in arthritic hands. Be sure to include all of these important people to your team.

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