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What 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...
Read MoreSenior Living Fact Versus Fiction
Thankfully, perceptions of aging are evolving today. We no longer picture those over 55 as frail, set in their ways, and content with simply watching TV from their rocking chairs....
Read MoreHow to Help Your Senior Parent Cope with Aging Fears
Growing up we looked to our parents for reassurance when we were scared. Most of us could never imagine them fearful of anything or at the very least they always...
Read MoreTips for a Successful Transition to Senior Living
It’s official, you or your loved one are planning to move into a senior community. While one of the biggest decisions your family will make, what comes next will require...
Read MoreFamily Decisions: Getting Everyone Onboard with Senior Living
Look online and you can find all kinds of advice on how to talk with your parents about their long term care. What you don’t find much about is how...
Read MoreAdvantages of being in a senior living community at this time
As the coronavirus took hold in the United States, senior living communities ramped up preparations to protect their residents. In compliance with state and federal authorities, nursing homes, assisted living...
Read MoreSimple ways to practice self-care during the quarantine
The term "self-care" is a new-fangled way of saying "take care of yourself." During the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, it’s important for seniors to do just that. But in a quarantine,...
Read MoreOur Response to COVID-19
UPDATED: September 18th, 2020 We have not had any residents test positive for COVID-19. We are now able to accommodate scheduled family visits with residents, offer virtual and on-site tours,...
Read MoreManaging Anxiety and Mental Well-Being During Quarantine
As the pandemic progressively shuts down the country, more and more people are being told to stay home and self-isolate. For many over-worked people, this staycation might seem heaven-sent, but...
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