How the Right Assisted Living Community Can Lift a Senior’s Mental and Emotional Spirits

Getting older is difficult for anyone. When you begin struggling with things that were once easy, when you start doubting your ability to take care of yourself properly, or when safety is a concern, what do you do? Where do you turn? Assisted living is arguably one of the best elder care options available to […]

What’s an ‘Average’ Day for a Senior at a Quality Assisted Living Community?

When you don’t know very much about something, it’s easy to fall into the trap of trying to figure out what it will be like based on another person’s perspective. No matter what ‘it’ is, everyone’s perspective, everyone’s expectations, viewpoints, and observations are different. When you’re talking about an elder care option like assisted living, […]

Three Reasons Memory Care Is Optimal for Someone with Alzheimer’s

The moment somebody you care about has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, a lot of things seem to change. In reality, you probably recognized some issues before. Your mother, spouse, father, grandparent, or somebody else you care about might have been exhibiting memory related challenges for a year or more before they were finally advised strongly […]

Four Ways a Senior’s Life Can Change When They Transition to Assisted Living

Making any significant change in life can alter a person’s perspectives, outlook, and maybe even their behavior or demeanor. When somebody is struggling with Activities of Daily Life (ADLs), that is also going to have an impact on the way they view the world, think about life, and treat others. Some people may experience improved […]

What Do You Do for an Aging Parent Who’s Been Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s?

When an aging parent has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, just about everything can seem to change. You may have suspected that something was amiss for a long time before he or she went to the doctor for a formal diagnosis. Maybe that word ‘Alzheimer’s’ was in the back of your mind for a while, but […]

How to Escape Feelings of Guilt Over Elder Care for an Aging Parent

When somebody you care about — especially an aging parent or grandparent — is struggling with activities of daily life (ADLs), you might be the one to step up and help. Yet, you may not live close enough to be the best support or you have a career, are raising children of your own and […]

Minimize the Stress of Moving to Assisted Living with Three Simple Strategies

Moving is one of the top three stressors in life. Believe it or not, even for somebody who is excited about an upcoming move (like buying their dream home after decades of hard work and waiting), it’s going to cause stress. That is true for people of all ages, including men and women in their […]

Four Ways Seniors with Alzheimer’s Can Benefit from Assisted Living

A memory care assisted living facility is one of the best elder care choices seniors and their families can make, especially when they are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia. One of the most commonly thought of symptoms with regard to Alzheimer’s is memory loss. There is no cure for the disease, […]

Many Seniors Discover New Creative Passions at Quality Assisted Living Communities

Here’s how quality assisted living communities offer more than care, igniting new passions and hobbies for seniors, from art and music to fitness and gardening.

Choosing the Right Elder Care for Loved Ones with Dementia

The New Year brings a chance to improve our loved ones’ lives with dementia, highlighting the importance of experienced care in quality assisted living facilities.