assisted living

• How To Take Over Your Parent’s Finances

  

  Being the child of an aging parent often comes with unexpected responsibilities and difficult decisions. Not only do your roles begin to shift as you take on more duties to care for your parent, but you may also end up making choices for your parent that they would normally make independently. If the time comes…

  January 18, 2024
• What Is Alzheimer’s vs Dementia?

  

  Millions of Americans currently live with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Over 35% of older adults aged 85 years and older have Alzheimer’s. However, Alzheimer’s and dementia are not the same thing. If you or a loved one are exhibiting symptoms of dementia, you may be wondering how to tell Alzheimer’s vs dementia. Why…

  December 15, 2023
• Your Essential Guide to Bathroom Safety for Older Adults

  

  Bathrooms can pose serious risks for anyone who is aging. Floors are tiled, surfaces are wet, the space is tight, and everything is made of hard materials. It’s no wonder that 80% of the millions of falls that happen after the age of 65 occur in the bathroom. Continue Reading Your Essential Guide to Bathroom…

  November 22, 2023
• A Complete Assisted Living Checklist for Moving Your Loved One

  

  For many, a conversation with a loved one about moving into an assisted living community can seem overwhelming. If you are in the process of finding the right community for your loved one, read our tips on how to begin the search for a senior living community.  Continue Reading A Complete Assisted Living Checklist for…

  November 17, 2023
• The Benefits of Adaptive Clothing for Older Adults in Wheelchairs

  

  The days of ill-fitting and unfashionable wheelchair clothing for the elderly and disabled are gone. Fashion designers and companies have brought adaptive clothing for seniors into the mainstream. How? By focusing equally on functionality, comfort, and style. With technological advancements and modifications tailored to the needs of older adults and people with limited mobility, adaptive…

  October 24, 2023
• Active Adult Communities vs. Independent Living for Seniors – What’s the Difference?

  

  If you or a loved one are considering transitioning to an age-focused neighborhood or older adult independent housing, you may feel overwhelmed by your options. It’s important to understand the differences in living arrangements so that you can make an informed decision. Keep reading to learn about the differences between active adult communities and independent…

  September 20, 2023
• Ways to Help Seniors Socialize and Avoid Isolation

  

  Do you have one or more loved ones who are seniors? If so, it’s important to realize that senior isolation is a huge issue for older adults. It’s natural to become more isolated as you lose some of your mobility and social opportunities. But with a bit of help, it’s possible to help the older…

  July 10, 2022
• Advantages of Senior Living for Senior Older Adults

  

  As your loved one ages, it’s essential to consider how you will help ensure the happiest and most secure future for them. One of the significant considerations to make is where your loved one will live. If you have a busy life and you’re not home frequently enough to provide the type of care your……

  March 28, 2022
• Robots in Assisted Living

  

  Are robots our new friends or potential replacements? Whichever category we consider them in, they are coming to assisted living. Elder Care Alliance recently received Jibo, a social robot, and we have been exploring his capabilities with the residents in our memory care and assisted living communities. Though I have interacted with several different robots……

  October 31, 2017