Moving into an assisted living community is a significant life change. Seniors and their families often experience apprehension, stress, and even fear. Leaving a beloved family home and neighborhood with friends and memories can be challenging. However, most seniors eventually enjoy the comfortable accommodations, services, and amenities offered in assisted ling communities. Assisted living communities… Continue reading Tips to Make an Assisted Living Apartment Feel Like Home
Author: Paige Thayer
Find Comfort and Convenience in Today’s Assisted Living Communities
Many seniors and their families choose assisted living communities for the high level of care they provide. However, making sure a loved one has help with activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, and grooming is a top priority. Ensuring loved ones are comfortable and have access to various activities and social opportunities with peers… Continue reading Find Comfort and Convenience in Today’s Assisted Living Communities
Sneak Peek: See How Residents in an Assisted Living Community Spend their Day
Considering an assisted living community for yourself or a loved one and wondering what life will be like as a resident? If you’re picturing a room full of solemn seniors watching TV and playing chess, you’d better think again. Today’s seniors are socially active, living longer, and determined to maintain their health and independence. Many… Continue reading Sneak Peek: See How Residents in an Assisted Living Community Spend their Day
Key Questions for Making an Informed Choice About an Assisted Living Community
Once you’ve decided that assisted living is the best choice for yourself or a family member, you want to make sure you choose the perfect community. There are nearly 30,000 assisted living communities in the United States! Selecting one that’s best for you takes time, knowledge, and effort. In addition, communities vary regarding services, amenities,… Continue reading Key Questions for Making an Informed Choice About an Assisted Living Community
Signs It May Be Time to Consider an Assisted Living Community for a Loved One
Seeing a senior struggle to properly take care of themselves is difficult, especially when it’s someone you love. Family members often feel guilt and sadness when they realize they cannot provide adequate care for a loved one. In addition, many seniors are hesitant to admit they need help out of fear of giving up their… Continue reading Signs It May Be Time to Consider an Assisted Living Community for a Loved One
Health Care Decisions – An Important Conversation
During the month of April, many healthcare providers and caregivers take the opportunity to recognize the importance of education to empower patients to make their wishes known regarding their health care, and for healthcare providers and caregivers to understand the importance of honoring their choices. We don’t always know when our own health or the… Continue reading Health Care Decisions – An Important Conversation
Coping with Cabin Fever for Seniors
As the weather starts to get warmer and we start to see blue sunny skies, we start to realize (if we haven’t already) how tired of the cold weather we are and how we may have become a little stir crazy! People in northern areas tend to become less tolerant of winter conditions as they… Continue reading Coping with Cabin Fever for Seniors
Healthy and Fresh Options While We Await the Summer Bounty
As I thought about the change in our clocks for Daylight Savings and the longer, sunnier days ahead, it made me think of the wonderful fresh and healthy food options that come along with better access to bountiful summer produce. While we always strive to offer a wide selection of fresh fruits and veggies, there… Continue reading Healthy and Fresh Options While We Await the Summer Bounty
Social Workers Play a Key Role in the Resident, Patient and Family Experience at Notre Dame Health Care
“Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” -Mother Theresa In honor of March being Social Work Month, we wanted to take the time to highlight how the social workers here on our campus play a large role in helping to provide what is known as… Continue reading Social Workers Play a Key Role in the Resident, Patient and Family Experience at Notre Dame Health Care
Signs It’s Time for Memory Care
When is the right time to talk about Memory Care? At Notre Dame Health Care, our Harmony Memory Care programs provide a holistic approach to care regardless of disease or impairment type. Dedicated staff members use the foundations of habilitative care to help individuals achieve optimal function by focusing on their skill set. By sharing… Continue reading Signs It’s Time for Memory Care