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How to Make Friends When You’re New to an Assisted Living Facility

Being the new kid is never easy, even if you are an “older kid” who is moving into an assisted living facility. But honestly, making friends when you are new on the scene is just as difficult at this age […]

If someone you love has moved into an assisted living facility, it can be difficult to know what to do when you visit. After all, you have spent many decades visiting your parent, grandparent, aunt, or uncle in their own […]

Evelyn (Evie) Kibler was born in Bucyrus, Ohio, the bratwurst capital of America. She fondly remembers going to the bratwurst festivals in her town. Growing up, Evie recalls that her family, like most of the other families in the area, […]

For our featured recipe for August, The Inn at Belden Village would like to present another great creation from our very own Chef Paul…the Cobb Salad! This is the perfect lunch on a hot August day, and doesn’t take long […]

What conditions are beyond The Inn at Belden Village’s scope of care?

The Inn at Belden Village cannot care for a person that… is bedfast and cannot be ambulated by the assistance of one person upon admission. requires skilled care services beyond medication administration, simple diets, and simple dressings for more than […]

Eligibility For Assisted Living

Residency Guidelines The following are guidelines and policies that are used by The Inn at Belden Village to determine whether a resident is capable of residing at The INN. To insure an optimum level of health, a nurse and personal […]

Possible Tax Deductions for Assisted Living

Given the difficult economic times we are in, it’s important that you’re aware of the potential tax deductions for assisted living care. While The Inn at Belden Village cannot offer tax consultation or legal advice, we do want to inform […]

What is assisted living, and how do I know it’s right for my loved one?

Assisted living communities are for people needing assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) but wishing to live as independently as possible for as long as possible. Assisted living exists to bridge the gap between independent living and nursing homes. […]

How do we afford assisted living?

Assisted Living communities vary widely in cost depending on room size, services offered and other factors. Although private pay is the most common, there are other options: long-term care policies, Veteran’s Aid and Attendance Benefit, Medicaid or SSI. Tax deductions […]

How do I choose the best community for my loved one?

Research the options in your area that could accommodate your loved one. Tour each one and look at the care available and the care that is being given. What are the attitudes of the staff and residents? Are they friendly […]