How can you best prepare to move your parents into a senior living community? What should be packed and moved? What should be sold? An organized, efficient transition to senior living requires careful planning. Remember that unexpected surprises can be greatly diminished or avoided with experienced advice!
Many families grapple with the decision to choose Assisted Living, and they retain several misgivings even after doing the necessary research on a care provider. Some questions you simply cannot answer until your loved one actually lives in the community. Will your parent like the new living conditions and fit in well with the other residents? Will he or she like the food, the surroundings, the activities, …Read more ›
You found a new apartment at a lovely Independent Living community, picked out stylish furniture, and plan to move in as soon as possible. Now comes the hard part: moving. (more…)
When declining health or an increasing need for assistance makes it too difficult for a senior citizen to live alone or with family, many people choose an Assisted Living community as the best place for their loved one. Making this move is often stressful for the senior, especially if they have been independent for most of their life. The following steps can help to smooth the transition. …Read more ›
Moving into a senior living community presents a stressful lifestyle change for those who’ve lived in the same home for many years. The old home has memories and a particular comfort in which you or your loved one have grown accustomed. In contrast, a new home may feel foreign and uncomfortable, making the transition to a senior living community more difficult. …Read more ›
When Emily Caldwell first mentioned Assisted Living to her mother, Bonnie Caldwell, Bonnie resisted the idea. Bonnie had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease nearly two years prior, but she continued to live in her own apartment and drive occasionally. (more…)
Warmer weather, longer days, and blooming flowers hint at the arrival of spring. Springtime activities provide surprising health benefits and allow residents of senior living communities to enjoy the beauty that comes along with this time of year. (more…)
A companion dog provides unconditional love that can nourish one’s emotional health and promote physiological well-being. (more…)
As great as those Assisted Living community’s perks and programs may be, it’s important to “get out of the house” every once in a while. Many communities encourage families to take field trips and participate in local activities with their senior. Here are six day trip ideas for Assisted Living residents. (more…)
After considerable discussion and contemplation, your family has finally come a decision. To assure your aging parent’s health, safety, and well-being, you’ve reached the conclusion that they should move into a senior care community. Now, the real work begins: selecting the community that best suits your parent’s needs. (more…)
Searching for a senior living community requires a lot of time, research, and patience. Whether you search on your own or with the help of a Senior Living Advisor, it’s important to know what type of care, services, and amenities a facility has to offer without breaking your budget. Use this checklist as a guide. …Read more ›