Assisted Living

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

  Assisted living communities encourage residents to continue the pastimes they love – and may even offer unexpected activity options. Continue Reading Bring Your Hobbies: Assisted Living Offers Stimulating Hobbies and Activities

  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. Continue Reading Staying Plugged In: The Importance of Social Engagement in Assisted Living

  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. Continue Reading Making…

  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. Continue Reading Sibling Conflict Over Care

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

  How to plan for you parents’ move to Assisted Living. Continue Reading When the Signs Point to Needing Help

  January 18, 2017
• Assisted Living Community Checklist

  Assisted Living Community Checklist Continue Reading Assisted Living Community Checklist

  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. Continue Reading 6 Questions Your Patients May Not Ask About Long-Term Care

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

  Transitions are challenging, but ones that involve aging parents are especially difficult. Read on to learn how to talk to aging parents about change. Continue Reading Talking About Quality of Life With Your Aging Parents

  January 18, 2017
• A Closer Look at Assisted Living

  A breakdown of demographics and trends related to assisted livingBeginning 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 the…

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

  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 costs to consider, from how the move will affect your family to how much…

  January 17, 2017