Assisted Living

• Helping Your Aging Parent Adjust After a Move

  

  Here are a few things to think about as you help a loved one adapt to life after moving to an assisted living community. Even when you know that you made the right call by helping your loved one move to a senior living community, the transition is bound to take some time. After all,……

  January 17, 2017
• Signs Your Parent May Need Assisted Living

  

  How do you know a parent needs more help than you can give? Here’s how to tell when they need assisted living. Deciding that your parent would benefit from round-the-clock, comprehensive care, it’s good to understand all that assisted living communities offer to support your loved one and for you. Continue Reading Signs Your Parent…

  January 17, 2017
• Sister Act: Siblings Stay Together in Oakland Assisted Living

  

  Two sets of sisters discover community life is even more fulfilling when they stick together. Bringing along comforts from home can help ease the transition to a senior living community. In some cases, those comforts may be framed photographs, heirlooms or a favorite piece of art. For a lucky few, it may be a sibling.……

  January 17, 2017
• How to Finance Senior Living: 5 Tips

  

  There are more resources available than you think to help you afford assisted living. If you’re helping a parent or family member prepare to move into a senior living community, you know there’s a lot to think about. From quality of care to location and personality, every community is different. And once you do find……

  January 17, 2017
• 5 Tips for Helping Seniors Move

  

  The move to senior living can be an opportunity to connect. Moving is daunting—especially for seniors—but it can also be an opportunity to provide real support at a time when your loved one needs it most. It’s a decision many put off until they are backed into a corner, which makes for an even more……

  January 17, 2017
• 5 Questions Families Should Ask About Long-Term Care

  

  5 Factors to Consider When Counseling a Member on Long-Term Care Spirituality is a vital part of many people’s lives and influences many decisions, including the one to move into a senior living community. As your members search for an assisted living community that matches their spiritual needs, they may seek your advice. Here are……

  January 17, 2017
• 5 Factors to Consider When Counseling a Member on Long-Term Care

  

  Caring for an aging loved one can be challenging. As you think through your options, you’ll probably have a lot of questions. Here are five questions to help you start to navigate the decision-making process: 1. Should my parent or loved one move in with me? Some adult children plan to open their home to……

  January 17, 2017
• Tips for Bringing Kids to Visit Elder Care Communities

  

  Prepare your children for a visit to a senior living community. Visiting with family members—especially grandkids—can be a joy to residents in a senior living community. But it can be tough to bring kids along when you don’t know what to expect. These tips can help family members of all ages make the most out……

  January 17, 2017
• Visiting a Senior Living Community: Your First Step

  

  A visit is the perfect starting point to find the right elder care community for your loved one. Visiting a senior living community isn’t the end to your search—it should be the first step when you are exploring senior living options for your loved one. But many people put off an in-person visit. Some don’t……

  January 17, 2017
• Transitioning a Loved One Into an Assisted Living Community

  

  An adult child shares her insights on moving her mother-in-law into senior living. Moving a loved one to an assisted living community is a delicate transition. It takes research, planning and clear communication to make the move go smoothly. Rebecca Kilbury shares her experience of moving her mother-in-law, Fran Kilbury, age 85, into AlmaVia of……

  January 17, 2017