In senior living, 2 terms that come up often are ‘assisted living‘ and ‘nursing homes.’ While some might use these 2 phrases interchangeably, they aren’t the same. Assisted living provides seniors with a balance of independence while assisting with activities of daily living. Nursing homes serve as long-term medical care for seniors with health issues. […]
Helping Your Senior Loved Ones Downsize
If one of your loved ones is moving to a new place—whether a new house, some form of assisted living or memory care, or even if they’re moving in with you—you’re likely going through their possessions with them. And you’ve probably noticed that every time they go to throw something in the donation bin, they […]
What Services Are Provided In Assisted Living Communities?
Assisted living offers seniors the opportunity to spend more time doing things they love while using less energy for chores and other mundane tasks. But exactly what services does assisted living provide, and how can you be certain the community you’ve chosen will provide the right kind of support for your loved one? At All […]
How to Support a Loved One as They Make the Move to Assisted Living
Moving day is finally here. Although your parent or loved one is all smiles and is cracking jokes as you help them load the boxes into the truck, you can tell your loved one is sad to be leaving their home and moving to an uncertain future. Every person experiences these feelings, but that doesn’t […]
Preventing Caregiver Fatigue
Our parents cared for us for years throughout our childhood—preparing our meals, cleaning our homes, and doing our laundry. However, when the time comes that they need us to do the same in return, it can be a challenge to balance it with our typical lifestyles. It’s no surprise then, that 40% of caregivers are […]
Talking to Your Children About Assisted Living Care
Talking about assisted living care can be incredibly difficult, and although there are many resources for children looking to start the challenging conversation with their parents, the same cannot be said for proactive parents. Rather than waiting for your children to make the decision for you, we recommend that you start the conversation early so that you […]
