It took a long time for your father to finally come around and realize the value in assisted living. He was determined to support himself, living alone, as long as he could. However, he was lonely, couldn’t drive anymore, and his friends simply didn’t have the ability to visit with him. After a while, he […]
Can Both Parents Live Together in Assisted Living?
October 17, 2017 by ·
Growing older together sounds like a romantic idea for younger, healthier, stronger adults. For those who are in their 70s, 80s, or even 90s, being able to spend that much of their life with the person who is, essentially, their best friend can be a blessing. However, when a couple begins struggling with their own […]
Memory Care Assisted Living: Is It Right for Your Loved One?
October 10, 2017 by ·
Some time ago, a family member of yours was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. The doctor advised them to seriously consider long-term care options. That doctor was concerned about the safety and well-being of this individual in the years ahead. While they have been able to take care of themselves with only […]
How Can Seniors Stay Connected to Friends When They Move into Assisted Living?
October 3, 2017 by ·
Making a move is not always easy. When a person has been in the same place for many, many years, possibly even decades, making the transition to a new environment can be one of the most stressful things they ever experience. In some cases, moving can be even more stressful than divorce or losing a […]
Would You Ever Consider Assisted Living? If Not, How Can You Convince a Loved One To?
September 26, 2017 by ·
Assisted living. Does it mean anything to you? Is it something you would ever consider for yourself? Far too many people don’t even contemplate this as an option for themselves in the future, yet they somehow want their aging parents, grandparents, or other family members to consider it for them. Why wouldn’t you consider it? […]
Does Technology Play a Role in Assisted Living?
September 19, 2017 by ·
Technology is just about everywhere in today’s life. We see technology in retail shops, with our phones and other communication devices, in healthcare, and almost every other aspect of modern life. When it comes to assisted living, technology is also a component of these facilities, but how much varies from one place to the next. […]
Planning Ahead: Why Assisted Living Is a Great Idea for Seniors
September 12, 2017 by ·
Most of us, as we build and raise families, are admonished to think about the future. We are told to plan ahead. Plan for retirement. Plan for contingencies. Make sure our families are going to be taken care of in the event something happens to us. While some of us do put away money, get […]
3 Common Questions People Don’t Ask That Could Have Helped Them Realize Assisted Living Is a Great Option
September 5, 2017 by ·
How vital are questions? In truth, a question that isn’t asked is a significant loss of potential information. Unfortunately, it’s a lot easier for some people to not ask questions they have and rely on their own assumptions, misconceptions, or even prejudices than to actually learn the truth. When this happens, it becomes much more […]
Mom May Not Be ‘Resting’ at Assisted Living
August 29, 2017 by ·
Having a relative at an assisted living community may seem, on the surface, to feel as though you’ve let them down. If your mother has recently chosen assisted living for her future, maybe she didn’t have the support she needed at home and you felt like there were no other options. In reality, this can […]
How Can You ‘Be There’ for Mom When You Live So Far Away? Assisted Living Could Be the Answer
August 22, 2017 by ·
It’s easy to say you want to be there for a loved one when they’re going through a difficult time, but when you live hundreds or even thousands of miles away from an aging parent, how can you actually do that? Assisted living could be the answer you didn’t realize you are looking for. What […]
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