Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility?
This article will look at the differences between assisted living residences and nursing homes to help decide which is the most appropriate solution for your loved one.
Is Aging in Place Right for You?
Aging in place is increasingly popular for seniors who prefer staying independent, but this living option has both benefits and drawbacks.
7 Signs That Assisted Living is the Right Choice
Although a highly personal decision that depends on many factors, the choice to move to assisted living can be made easier with these tips.
When You Suddenly Become a Caregiver
When you suddenly become a caregiver, one of the most challenging aspects of your new situation is feeling alone and overwhelmed.
Palliative and Hospice Care
If you are a family member of a patient with a life-limiting illness, you've likely heard the terms hospice care and palliative care.
When a Parent Dies – Dealing with Grief
While we may understand the reality of mortality more comprehensively than when we were younger, does that make the death of a parent any easier? Does our grief diminish because our parents lived a long life?
Welcome to your First Day in Assisted Living
Every assisted living community will handle move-in day differently, but here are some of the events, emotions, and tips we thought you should know about for your first day.
New Year, New Room!
As we get started in the New Year, let's take a look at some fun and easy ways seniors can design a new room and change up their living space.
New Year Resolutions for Seniors
Resolutions foster a sense of purpose and a positive attitude, both of which have been shown to reduce the potential for tangible health issues such as heart disease and dementia.
End-of-Life Services at Assisted Living
Full-service assisted living homes with a nurse, and trained caregivers will handle most of the end-of-life services and care situations. However, they do not handle a lot of medical conditions.