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Getting Your Family on the Same Page for Your Loved One’s Senior Care
Family dynamics can be complicated, particularly during times of crisis and/or when big decisions need to be made. One such time is when a loved one needs senior care. Our...
Read MoreHow to Make Hard Conversations Easier with Your Aging Loved One
We embrace aging in our communities, but at the same time realize that change is often scary for families. While life can still be vibrant and full as your loved...
Read MoreThere’s More to Senior Living than Care
Care has always been a core component of senior living. However, in today’s senior living communities there’s much more to the experience. In fact, while care absolutely still has its...
Read MoreThe Truth about Technology and Independence in Senior Living
Like it or not, technology is now central to life for most of us. It’s the key to convenience, connection and, many seniors feel, the key to maintaining independence. Not...
Read MoreStaying at Home versus Assisted Living During COVID-19
Figuring out how best to support your loved one when they need extra help is complex on its own, but throw in a pandemic and the decision takes on a...
Read MoreThe Dangers of Senior Isolation
When you think of the word ‘isolation’ what comes to mind? You may picture a remote location. Or perhaps someone separated during a contagious illness. Likely you don’t picture yourself...
Read MoreHow to Ease the Transition to Senior Living
The transition to senior living is a big one. And like all big moves it can be emotional and nerve-wracking, but we hope it’s exciting too because there’s so much...
Read MoreIn Their Own Words: Our Residents and Families Say it Best
From worry-free independent living to just the right amount of support in assisted living to our Symphony of Life® memory care program, every 12 Oaks Senior Living community celebrates life!...
Read MoreWhat to Look for in a Senior Living Community
What to Look for in a Senior Living Community There may be only one thing more difficult than making the decision for yourself or your loved one to move to...
Read MoreSigns It Could Be Time for Extra Help with Senior Care
The fact that losing independence is one of the most common aging fears likely comes as no surprise. It’s at the core of who we are as Americans. Perhaps that’s...
Read MoreAssessing Your Senior Care Options
When it comes time for a little extra help for yourself or your loved one, many people assume the only options are to stay home or go to a nursing...
Read MoreHome Safety Tips for Seniors
Caring is sharing. Feel free to pass this along to your senior loved ones. When you first bought your home, you were likely considering if it had enough bedrooms and...
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