Assisted living floor plans are designed to both delight you and keep you safe. They prioritize residents’ comfort and convenience with spacious layouts, handy appliances, and plenty of natural light. Yet they also emphasize safety, including features like grab bars, fully accessible bathtubs, and emergency call systems for peace of mind. Whether you choose a ...
Knowing what to look for in a memory care community is vital when you’re determined to find the right place for a loved one. It starts with having a clear definition of what memory care is. With that in mind, you can use a list of questions to guide your search for a quality memory ...
Moving to an assisted living community provides greater independence, freedom, and comfort for seniors. Because of the services offered by the community, residents don’t need to ask for as much help from family members. However, that doesn’t diminish the importance of family. In fact, family involvement in assisted living can have a major impact on ...
Did you know there’s a difference between assisted living communities and other senior living communities? For many seniors, assisted living provides the perfect level of support to keep them independent, happy, safe, engaged, and able to fully enjoy their golden years. What is life like in assisted living, and is assisted living the care you’re ...
Did you know that your heart changes with age? Not in a figurative sense — though that may be true as well — but literally. As you grow older, your heart can’t beat as quickly during physical activity, and you might feel it fluttering, skipping a beat, or racing occasionally. In addition, the chambers of your heart ...
Are you looking for an engaging hobby that will help you stay active, meet some new friends, and give you a sense of accomplishment? Gardening is an accessible, fun, and fulfilling pursuit that many seniors adore. If you’ve never tried it, use these gardening tips for seniors to get started on the right foot. Why ...
Determining whether somebody should move into memory care is a complex decision. Initiating the conversation may be intimidating, but making decisions about memory care before a senior needs it is one of the best ways to ensure they receive the care they deserve. If you’re wondering how to know when memory care is needed, read ...
Have you ever wondered why seniors choose to move into assisted living? Deciding when to move to assisted living is a complicated personal decision for seniors and their loved ones, and it’s natural to have questions about it. If you aren’t sure how people make the choice, let’s look at some common scenarios. Senior Support ...
Clutter happens. The extra stuff in your home may be the result of gifts from well-meaning loved ones, purchases made in case of emergency, or items you were tempted to buy during a great sale. And, of course, seniors are especially prone to clutter because they’ve simply accumulated so many belongings over the decades. Remember, ...
If talk of practicing gratitude has you feeling skeptical, take a breath before you shut down the conversation. Toxic positivity is often misconstrued as gratitude. As a result, people mistakenly believe that practicing gratitude is about viewing the world through rose-colored glasses. That’s not accurate. Learning how to practice gratitude can actually help you appreciate ...