Assisted Living

• Bring Your Hobbies: Assisted Living Offers Stimulating Hobbies and Activities

  

  As you consider a move to assisted living, you may fear having to give up beloved hobbies and activities. But the truth is, assisted living communities encourage residents to continue the pastimes they love – and may even offer unexpected activity options. In modern assisted living communities, available activities and hobbies have expanded to fit……

  January 18, 2017
• Staying Plugged In: The Importance of Social Engagement in Assisted Living

  Are you doing everything you can to protect your health as you age? You may exercise, eat right and see your doctor regularly, but experts say another factor – social engagement – can help boost both your mental and physical well-being. If you’re looking for a way to stay young, creating and maintaining social connections……

  January 18, 2017
• Making the Transition to Assisted Living

  

  There are many great things about getting older: You’ve gained extensive knowledge over the years, you have great stories to share and you’ve (hopefully) learned to not sweat the small stuff. There are also some big decisions as you age, including if and when to move from independent to assisted living arrangements. Making the Transition……

  January 18, 2017
• Sibling Conflict Over Care

  

  How to face the demands of your parents’ health care needs as a family. Keep the peace with your siblings when dealing with the questions and expense. Fifty years ago it was typical to feel honored to know that your aging parent had chosen to move in with you as opposed to one of your……

  January 18, 2017
• When the Signs Point to Needing Help

  

  How to plan for you parents’ move to Assisted Living. The signs are subtle at first, but over time you may become more and more aware that something about your parents has changed. As our parents age, there comes a point where you can no longer ignore the fact that they may need to live……

  January 18, 2017
• Assisted Living Community Checklist

  

  Assisted Living Environment As you arrive at the community, do you like its location and outward appearance? As you enter the lobby and tour the community, is the décor attractive and homelike? Do you receive a warm greeting from staff welcoming you to the community? Does the executive director call residents by name and interact……

  January 18, 2017
• 6 Questions Your Patients May Not Ask About Long-Term Care

  Seniors and their caregivers face a steep learning curve when they begin researching senior living communities. As a medical professional, you can help them navigate the variety of available services and guide seniors to a community that supports their health care requirements. Here are some questions you can use to help your patients start to……

  January 18, 2017
• Talking About Quality of Life With Your Aging Parents

  

  As you and your parents plan for the future, it’s important to understand how they define quality of life. The ability to enjoy a meal with friends or spend time with loved ones may be factors that contribute to quality of life. For others, it may be the ability to get outside and enjoy nature.……

  January 18, 2017
• A Closer Look at Assisted Living

  

  A breakdown of demographics and trends related to assisted living Beginning to navigate assisted living options can feel daunting at first, but it isn’t a path you travel alone. With more than 735,000 people nationwide in assisted living, there are thousands of adult children who have taken this same journey. Here’s a closer look at……

  January 18, 2017
• Can You Afford to Move Mom In?

  

  Calculate the financial and emotional costs of caring for an aging parent at home. Like many people, you may be assuming that your parent will move in with you if she can no longer live alone. Indeed, caring for an aging parent can be a rewarding experience. However, there are also many financial and emotional……

  January 17, 2017