Senior Living Blog

How to Plan Financially for the Move to Assisted Living

Making the move to an assisted living facility can be a difficult transition — physically, emotionally, and financially. It can be truly gut-wrenching to talk to your loved one about the prospect of moving out of their home. Equally challenging […]

Here’s What Day-to-Day Help Looks Like at Assisted Living

If someone you love is having trouble accomplishing the simple tasks of daily living on their own, then it might be time to consider an assisted living facility. As people age, they often slow down and need help with things […]

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 […]

How Making the Move to Assisted Living Can Benefit Quality of Life

We all love to imagine that we will live out our days in our own homes, surrounded by the people and things that we cherish. But if your loved one lives to a ripe old age, there may come a […]

The Importance of Community in Both Mental and Physical Health

As people age, their circle of friends tends to get smaller. And unfortunately this is the exact opposite of what is best for people who want to remain physically and mentally strong throughout their golden years. Connections, community, and friendships […]

Five Must-Have Personal Items to Make an Assisted Living Suite Feel Like Home

Change can be difficult, and one of the most troublesome transitions a person can make is moving into an assisted living suite. If you have to help a loved one make this difficult move, this can be a trying time […]

How to Make the Most of Your Visitation Time with an Assisted Living Resident

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 […]

What the COVID-19 Surge Due to the Omicron Variant Means for Nursing Homes

With the Omicron variant of COVID-19 surging across the globe, scientists are learning that this variant is taking hold faster but is also less deadly than its previous counterparts. But when considering the vulnerability of the nursing home population, special […]

How to Ease the Transition from Independent to Assisted Living

If it is time for your loved one to move to an assisted living facility, both of you may be a little nervous about the transition. After all, giving up one’s home and moving to a new place is never […]

Exploring the Seven Stages of Dementia

If your loved one is diagnosed with dementia, it is a difficult time for the whole family. Understanding the stages of this disease is paramount to get the appropriate care for your family member to keep them healthy and safe. […]